Today,Jesus speaks to us about seeing our faults. This time it's a little humorous,yet with a sober message, as he contrasts the "speck" and the "plank" in our eyes. We must cultivate the ability to see. Jesus wants to open our eyes to see what sees,not just with our physical eyes,but with the eyes of our hearts. Let's not be in that group that Jesus speaks about: those who, having eyes do not see. It's difficult, but our culture for all its image-based, video orientation, is flat out blind!
Yes, we should judge ourselves: but we shouldn't make our word a law for everyday else. We must judge rashly, nor pass judgment upon others for no reason. We must not think the worst of people. Here, Jesus offers a reproof to those who would quarrel with others for small faults, while they'd allow for greater ones in themselves. It would be strange if we were in a sinful condition and not be aware of it, just as it would be if we had a beam in our eye and not see it. Here is a good rule for critics of others: first reform yourself!
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