But did you die?

My daughter asked me today why people throw cigarettes onto the ground.  Without thinking I responded, "It's because people are horrible."  Then I thought about what I said. Is that really true? Do I really think people are horrible because they litter? Is it because they smoke? Am I any better? I started reflecting on the things in my life that make me horrible.  I yell at the dog.  I've skipped class.  I've lied to people I love.  Hell, I've thrown a hamburger wrapper out the window (when I was alone of course). Does that make me horrible? I get frustrated at politicians.  I blow off the needy.  I miss church. Does that make me horrible? I've fought with others.  I ignore phone calls.  I posted mean comments. Does that make me horrible? That's when it hit me.  I am as horrible as everyone else.  There are not "levels of horribleness."  The Bible says "Since we've compiled this long and sorry record ...