Fault-Finding is Easy

[353 words] Most folk are eager to confess the faults of others, while seldom confessing any of their own. Often this is prevalent among Christians, who should know that their ethical standard is in reverse when they engage in such action. Instead of gossiping about a brother or sister whose behavior is inconsistent with Christian standards, our noble calling is to lovingly assist the fellow Christian who has fallen back to spiritual health. Galatians 6:1-2 is a key passage of instruction about attitude of heart, and the Christian manner of reclaiming a fallen fellow Christian. The New American Standard Bible renders it this way: “Brethren, even if a man is caught in any trespass, you who are spiritual, restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; each one looking to yourself, lest you be tempted. Bear one another’s burdens, and thus fulfill the law of Christ.” While consulting half…