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by: Billy Graham

10/09/2026

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“Love your neighbor as yourself.”
—Leviticus 19:18
Why is it easier to see someone else’s faults than to see our own?

I can think of several reasons—but one of the strongest is because we naturally love ourselves more than we love other people. And because we love ourselves, we don’t like to criticize ourselves or admit our faults—because that can be painful, and we don’t like pain.

But the Bible tells us to love others just as much as we love ourselves. Jesus, in fact, taught that this commandment—along with the commandment to love God above all else—summarizes God’s Law (see Luke 10:27).

How can we truly love others? First, ask God to help you see them through His eyes. He knows their faults far more than you do—but He still loves them, just as He loves you, in spite of your faults. Then ask God to replace your selfishness with His love—the self-giving love that sent His Son to the cross for you. Finally, demonstrate your love with a kind word, a helping hand, a prayer for their salvation.
Wisdom for Today

Help us, Father, to honor You by obeying Your Word, knowing that it will lead us to love others. Give us the hearts and humility necessary to see people as You see them, to serve them selflessly, and to seek their interests more than our own.
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“Love your neighbor as yourself.”
—Leviticus 19:18
Why is it easier to see someone else’s faults than to see our own?

I can think of several reasons—but one of the strongest is because we naturally love ourselves more than we love other people. And because we love ourselves, we don’t like to criticize ourselves or admit our faults—because that can be painful, and we don’t like pain.

But the Bible tells us to love others just as much as we love ourselves. Jesus, in fact, taught that this commandment—along with the commandment to love God above all else—summarizes God’s Law (see Luke 10:27).

How can we truly love others? First, ask God to help you see them through His eyes. He knows their faults far more than you do—but He still loves them, just as He loves you, in spite of your faults. Then ask God to replace your selfishness with His love—the self-giving love that sent His Son to the cross for you. Finally, demonstrate your love with a kind word, a helping hand, a prayer for their salvation.
Wisdom for Today

Help us, Father, to honor You by obeying Your Word, knowing that it will lead us to love others. Give us the hearts and humility necessary to see people as You see them, to serve them selflessly, and to seek their interests more than our own.
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