When have you been a victim of someone being self-righteous? How have you seen self-righteousness in others? Do you struggle with being self-righteous? If so, how?
Later,
BT
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Self-Righteousness Kills Compassion
This Sunday I am preaching about self-righteousness and how it kills compassion. It is difficult to have compassion for someone when we think we are better than they are or we think their bad judgment or wrong actions have gotten them into whatever circumstance they find themselves in. Compassion comes slowly when we think someone deserves what they get.
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When I think of Self-Righteous behavior, I immediately think of politicians. They preen like peacocks and look down on the "little people" they claim to serve. I feel like a victim most any time I watch a press conference.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely struggle with self-righteousness. When I look at something as black or white, right or wrong, I feel better than the person who is on the other side. I'll even admit to feeling affirmed in my opinion if I see them suffering due to the position or behavior they've chosen. I'm disgusted by it, but I do it.
I just started coming to AR with my husband and kids about 4 weeks ago. Every Sunday I feel like you were talking to me and about me. I'm excited about becoming closer to God again, it's been a while.
ReplyDeleteI am self-righteous when it comes to my mom. I struggle with our relationship and I am sad for her and for us. I heard what you said today, and the past few Sundays, and I keep replaying it in my mind. How do you interact and not judge someone that is so difficult to be around? I heard you say one Sunday that those that are the hardest to love need our love the most...I'm going to keep trying.