"Thou shalt remember that thou wast a bondman in Egypt, and the Lord thy God redeemed thee thence" (Deuteronomy 24:18). "Speak evil of no man... showing meekness unto all men. For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving diverse lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another. But after that the kindness and love of God our Savior toward man appeared" (Titus 3:2-4).
Remember you were also lost;
Yes, bring it oft to mind,
Before you knew redemption's cost,
And found that God was kind.
Foolish, hateful, and deceived,
We too have had our part
In hopelessness till we received
A new birth and new heart.
Thus we ought to sympathize
And pray for those we know,
Whom we might tend to criticize,
Instead of kindness show.
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