Pointing the Finger

Matthew 7:1-7 is all about judging others. Don't point out the speck in another's eye if you have a log in yours. And many variations on that theme. Criticism is so much easier to dish out than affirmation. Why? Too many people think that putting someone else done will put themselves up. Or I have to get you before you get me. Competition plus! God calls us to empower others, to affirm others, and to not judge others. I like the image of pointing the finger. If you point the finger/judge another, remember that there are three fingers pointing right back at you.