Rough Edges

I've no idea why I sometimes seem to think taking sarcastic digs is going to get me anywhere. It's certainly not going to change a person. Nor is it going to help a relationship.
Why does finding our way so often seem to involve hurting others?
Sometimes I'm struck by my own sinfulness which is bound up most in a totally wrong-headed feeling of superiority. I'm not superior. I'm redeemed. Praise God for the work of grace in me to make me more like Him. What a work it is and how much more is left to be done!
And I pray God will help me to speak lovely words, truthful, gracious words.