Originally posted by BlackampTo a degree, you are correct. Perfection isn't the goal, and--- as both you and Bosse pointed out--- isn't what is demanded.
you're missing the point: all perceptions, including those of self, are interpreted, and hence subjective. we can only hope for a degree of objectivity when the object of perception is in the public domian, so to speak, and even then it only goes so far. looking for "the truth" in any hopelessly subjective "mirror of the soul" is an exercise in pointlessnes ...[text shortened]... rtunately, he does manage to suck in a few generally well-meaning souls from time to time.
The mirror of truth, Scripture, is itself perfect. Our ability to assess ourselves is limited by our maturity in Christ. Personally, I have never met anyone with absolute objectivity. I've met some folks that are darned close, but as you pointed out, it's a matter of degree.
That being said, who is more likely to be closer in degree: the one looking in the mirror, or the one spitting on the image?