Humans sputter their words through a sharp tongue
Words pierce the soul
The soul is torn at an end
Yes it will mend, but not completely heal
Us human's souls are just not repairable
Constantly accusing others of their self-loving state
When we are the same in our sinful ways
We make endless attempts to convict others
When we ourselves are worthy of conviction
So to say one is prideful of one self
Is to be hypocritical, accusing someone of an action
When they themselves are committing the same sin
When they are accusing one of selfishness
They are accusing them of not leveling up to their own standards
How can you size a persons level of selfishness unless you yourself are being selfish, and are doing the same thing by accusing them of not leveling up to their own standards?
We are so selfish, that we accuse each other of selfishness and are blind to the fact that we ourselves are being selfish when accusing others of their own selfishness, thus accusing them of something they themselves are guilty for, thus saying that they themselves are not currently in the state of selfishness, and therefore being prideful of their position, and therefore proving themselves selfish for taking into account other's problems, instead of focusing on their own...and why? Because they are full of pride. And the prideful one says that they are not prideful, but it is not them who is not prideful...it is that they are so prideful of their position that they don't even know they are prideful. They are prideful, because they say they are not, when in reality we all are. Some say they are not prideful because they want to come off as someone humbled, therefore gaining credibility, and adding to their pride even more because they are looked at as one who is admirable for, "not being prideful."
Why do we accuse others of selfishness when we end up acting the same by the accusation?
How do I know this? Because I myself am prideful and selfish. Each day I loathe it, and each day I strive to be stripped of it, piece by piece. It is not me who is stripping myself of my pride and selfishness. It is God. And he can strip you of those also.
We need to admit we are selfish and prideful, and have God do something about it.
I do agree, but if no one ever reminds us of our selfishness and pride, will anything ever change? I suppose the key is finding the line between judging someone selfishly or pridefully and simply keeping them accountable. I believe we can tell people they are in the wrong as long as we don't make it seem like we have everything perfect. Sometimes people feel that what they're doing must be fine because no one else is sayign that it's wrong. It's a very fine line indeed. Good stuff!
ReplyDeleteYes, and I felt that this needed to be said. Of course this can definitely come across that I myself and judgemental, selfish, and prideful. It is true, but I have identified most of the times that I realize that I have been those things. I felt the dirty work needed to be defined by someone, and I felt my feelings towards the matter placed me in the position of being a suitable volunteer.
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