O preacher, either you are free of flaws or it is God alone; otherwise, whose conduct in this world is completely flawless?
Here, the poet takes a delightfully sharp yet gentle jab at the self-righteous preacher who spends his days judging others. By mockingly suggesting that only God and this preacher are free of flaws, the couplet exposes the sheer absurdity of moral arrogance. It warmly reminds us that imperfection is woven into the very fabric of being human, so true grace lies in humility rather than finger-pointing.
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