If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over.
Matthew 18:15 (NIV)
When I read this verse in Matthew’s gospel the other night, I was reminded of a conversation I had with someone recently – We were talking about how when we point out other peoples’ faults, by either physically pointing the finger at someone, or metaphorically doing so.
It was a good reminder to me that day, that while it might be easy sometimes to point our other peoples faults and failing, that I should remember that I have more than enough faults of my own that I should deal with before I even consider pointing a finger at other peoples’ mistakes.
As the bible verse I read reminds us, it is good to help others sort out and fix their faults, but we must do it in a way that helps them realise we want to help them, not just point a finger at them.
So today, I encourage you to help others and encourage others to resolve their faults or failings, but only do so once you identify and try to resolve your own failings.
The Distinct Dot 