I've noticed that Eastern cultures, who tend to value conformity, are open to pointing out any deviation from the norm. However, Americans tend to be hesitant about judging others, because they cherish individuality and freedom of expression.
Most Christians feel reluctant to point out when their friends are on the wrong track, because the Bible does say, "Why worry about a speck in your friend’s eye when you have a log in your own?" (Matt 7:3 NLT)
If your friend had a booger sticking out of her nose, would you let her know? Or would you decide it's none of your business, maybe she meant to look that way?
If you're my friend, I'd hope you wouldn't let me walk around like that!
Good friends should have permission to be open with each other. Some of our personal boundaries need to be relaxed. If one of us is about to do something foolish, the other needs to speak up. We need to interfere in each other's lives, look out for one another. So ask your close friends for advice, share your experiences, hold each other accountable.
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