Love the sinner, hate the sin. Nice theory but hard to put into real life situations. Especially when you have people over reacting, “flying off the handle” in ways you think are unacceptable. Boundaries and expectations you hold for yourself and wish others could live up to aren’t always met. Frustrating at times. Good thing you aren’t the judge at the pearly gates …”we have had enough of your flying off the handle and want never to hear from you again” … banishment. Ahh, fortunately, there are those who have mercy for a repentant sinner who tries his best and they see he tries his best. Not all have the tools you have and cannot be like you. But usually there are more of the judgmental unforgiving sort who feel it is their duty to sort the wheat from the chaff.

By the way, went out and bought the DVD with Hal Holbrook and the 3 trees. Nice story. Thanks for sharing.