God's judgment differs from human judgment because it's based on perfect truth - He sees our hidden motives and judges what we truly do, not just what others observe. Self-righteousness occurs when we condemn others while committing similar sins, often hiding behind 'cultural Christianity' where we recognize sin in others but justify our own actions. To counter this tendency, we must honestly reflect on our motives, acknowledge our need for salvation, and remember that God's kindness is meant to lead us to genuine repentance. Rather than saying 'thank God I'm not like them,' we should humbly pray 'God, have mercy on me, a sinner.'
