Preaching Quote by Elijah Muhammad
![“Don't condemn if you see a person has a dirty glass of water, […] just show them the clean glass of water that you have. When they inspect it, you won't have to say that yours is better.” quote by Elijah Muhammad](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ef6/elijah-muhammad-21471_preaching_don-t-condemn-if-you-see-a-person-has-a_1102480.jpg)
““Don't condemn if you see a person has a dirty glass of water, […] just show them the clean glass of water that you have. When they inspect it, you won't have to say that yours is better.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: The Nation of Islam, 1950s
Show others a better example rather than criticizing their flaws directly.
In simple terms: Lead by example instead of judging.
Key Takeaway
Demonstrate the better path you advocate.
Themes
leadership
empathy
non‑judgment
Mood
inspirational
thoughtful
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- community mentoring
- conflict resolution
- education
- team building
Key Concepts
ethical behavior
modeling
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you present your example without seeming superior?
- What situations call for direct critique over modeling?
A Different Perspective
People may resist if they feel judged, even with a clean example.
![“T]he church is not a place. It's not a building. It's not a preaching point. It's not a spiritual service provider. It's a people - the new covenant, blood-bought people of God. That's why Paul said, 'Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her' (Eph. 5:25). He didn't give himself up for a…” quote by Mark Dever](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7a4/mark-dever-3175_blood_t-he-church-is-not-a-place-it-s-not-a-bu_3297.jpg)
