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Sermon Illustrations

Why is it that we can be so intolerant about other people’s faults and so blind to our own?

o When you get angry, you have a bad temper; when I get angry, I’ve had a bad day.

o When you don’t like someone, you’re a bigot; when I don’t like someone I’m a good judge of character

o When you compliment someone, you’re a flatterer; when I compliment someone I’m an encourager

o When you’re late you’re inconsiderate; when I’m late I have a busy schedule

o When you oversleep you’re lazy; when I oversleep I’m exhausted from all my good deeds

(by Ed Skidmore)