Romans 2:1-11 NKJV

[1] Therefore you are inexcusable, O man, whoever you are who judge, for in whatever you judge another you condemn yourself; for you who judge practice the same things. [2] But we know that the judgment of God is according to truth against those who practice such things. [3] And do you think this, O man, you who judge those practicing such things, and doing the same, that you will escape the judgment of God? [4] Or do you despise the riches of His goodness, forbearance, and longsuffering, not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance? [5] But in accordance with your hardness and your impenitent heart you are treasuring up for yourself wrath in the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God, [6] who “will render to each one according to his deeds”: [7] eternal life to those who by patient continuance in doing good seek for glory, honor, and immortality; [8] but to those who are self-seeking and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness—indignation and wrath, [9] tribulation and anguish, on every soul of man who does evil, of the Jew first and also of the Greek; [10] but glory, honor, and peace to everyone who works what is good, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. [11] For there is no partiality with God.

Have you ever sat through a church service, heard the Word of God, and immediately thought of how the message applied to someone you know?

Me too.

I can quickly identify faults and flaws in other people. It is like a flashing billboard hanging in front of them. When it comes to looking inward, I tend to fall short. I don't like looking for what is wrong with me. I like loving correction and accountability even less... at least I used to.

Sanctification isn't about celebrating all of the things I get right and resting on my laurels. If I am REALLY drawing closer to God, my flaws are supposed to become more noticeable to me. When my accountability partners point them out, I have to receive their correction with gratitude and humility.

My pride is a mile-wide. Because I know this, I have to stop looking at the flaws of other people and pursue the washing of the Word for myself. It isn't my job to correct others who struggle with the same sins I do. It is my calling to lead them by the example Jesus has provided to me.