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We are all flawed and it is so easy to criticize someone for their flaws.  It is so easy to forget that.  Sometimes the things we criticize someone for are the very things we can’t tolerate in our self.  And we come down hard on those who demonstrate their imperfections.  If we can remember we are all flawed and sinners, which is just another way of saying the same thing; then, we can be more compassionate of others.  Everyone makes mistakes.

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It does me no good to point out my wife’s shortcomings.  We had a fight last night.  And I thought about this the following morning.

I will let the details go.  It does me no good to tell my wife you were wrong.  You did this and that.  Why should I mention my partner’s shortcomings?

I am well aware I err again and again.  That is why it is so important to let go of all your resentment of your partner at the end of the night.

We are all flawed.  We are commanded to forgive each other.  And start all over the next morning–to give each other a clean slate.  What right do I have to point out to my wife her shortcomings?!

I know how imperfect I am.  I do not have to be convinced of that.  So let your resentments go.  We are all sinners.  Do you have any doubt you aren’t?!

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