When I think of the vehemence with which people these days often attack one another, this parable comes to mind. We are often so passionate in pursuing our opponents, quick to cut them down on any real or perceived misstep, that I don't know that we take great care in thinking about the damage we might do. Here, Jesus is advising a gracious approach, calling all to be tender towards each and every soul, and entrusting Jesus to sort things out in the end. The world might be a very different place if we defaulted towards treating one another with grace, recognizing the great need we ourselves have for it, and not being so worried about getting in our own judgment towards one another.
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