When Saints Act Like Sinners

"When we listen to the voices which are from above, we must expect plain speaking. We must not start back with offense if we find ourselves condemned in strong terms. 'Thou art the man!' follows the narrative which transfixes the cruel and heartless robber of his neighbor's all. 'Ye fools and blind!' said the Wisdom of God, as He rebuked the hypocrisy of His day. We are not to be repelled from, but attracted to, the man who, speaking for the only wise God, puts sacred truth into the strongest and even the sternest language." (The Pulpit Commentary)