When we forget something, it's just a little slip of the mind; but when somebody else forgets, it's gross negligence. When we snap at someone, it's simply because we're having a bad day; but if they snap at us,we see them as mean-spirited. An of course, if we're late for an appointment, it's because of the hectic day we're having. But if someone else is late, we accuse them of being irresponsible.
We may chuckle, but isn't this the way we behave? It's easy to condemn and criticize others for their short comings while excusing our own.
We all have faults. And while someone's fault may strike a sour note in us, be assured that one of our faults may strike the same sour note in others. Jesus did not tell us to judge one another but to love one another. How much stronger the body of Christ would be if we used our strengths to complement others and our voices to build them up!