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Stoicism & Philosophy
Get The Speck Out Of Your Eye First
Judge Not Others, Unless You Want The Same
We’re Addicted To Judging
How often do you judge other people? And What does judging other people produce for you? Does it inflate your sense of worth or make you feel like you’re better off in life than another? Does it make you feel more pious?
Nothing good comes from judgment; so, why don’t we let it alone? Society and culture are addicted to judging others. We promote judging others and get high off doing it. When someone fails, falls, or makes a mistake, we jump on it and make sure to pour salt into the wounds. Human nature is naturally competitive, which is one of our detriments.
We must not forget, no matter how perfect we think we are, we are filled with imperfection, as are others. And for this reason, we should be careful of the number of our judgments on others.
“Don’t pick on people, jump on their failures, criticize their faults — unless, of course, you want the same treatment. That critical spirit has a way of boomeranging. It’s easy to see a smudge on your neighbor’s face and be oblivious to the ugly sneer on your own. Do you have the nerve to say, ‘Let me wash your face for you,’ when your own face is distorted by…
