Never confuse the person, formed in the image of God, with the evil that is in him, because evil is but a chance misfortune, illness, a devilish reverie. But the very essence of the person is the image of God, and this remains in him despite every disfigurement.
– St. John of Kronstadt

Not only should we consider others in view of this truth, but we should also realize this is true about ourselves.  In the New Year fast approaching,  may we pray for the transformation of our lives to shine with this truth!