We are all human and fall short of the Glory of God. We are all putrid-smelling in our sin, before 100% pure and perfect God.
It is very hard as humans to look past the sins committed by others who claim to be Christians, and see Pure Love, God. At least, I know it is very difficult for me. But then I do some self-reflection, and God lets me take a peek at just how sinful I am, and how I am just as guilty as the next person. God tells me to forgive others, as God forgives me.
(I’m sure you already know this. I just felt moved to post it. Thanks.)
It’s who you hope to find salvation in that makes a person a Christian.
If it’s oneself, that person is a Selfian. Both left and right have many proud Selfians.
I often forget, because I'm a flawed human. One of my older sisters got in an awful fight with a younger sister years ago, and says she will never forgive her. I told her that she always says she's a devout Catholic, so why not turn the other cheek and forgive little sister. After that, she rarely calls me any more, let alone our mutual little sister. It's been about 30 years now and she's in her 70s. Also, older sis has done some crooked stuff to me but I forgave her and let it go. As I said, I'm a flawed human but it's tough convincing siblings that they're just as flawed. And thank you for reminding me that I stink, by saying so in a nice way!