“Why do you look at the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ and behold, the log is in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother’s eye.”
— Matthew 7:3–5 NASB1995
🪞 Kingdom Clarity
The Lord doesn’t say to ignore the speck—He says to deal with your own heart first. The Kingdom life starts with self-examination. It’s not about perfection, but humility and honesty before God.
Only the one who sees clearly can gently help another see.
🔗 Ante-Nicene Reflection
Early Christians took self-purification seriously. Many fasted, confessed, and prayed before even attempting to correct others. They saw their own sin as the greatest threat to holiness.
💭 Reflect:
- What “logs” in your life are blinding you to others’ struggles?
- Have you invited the Holy Spirit to search your heart first?
✨ Prayer:
Jesus, show me what’s in my heart that I’m blind to. Remove my pride and help me walk in Your grace and truth. Amen.
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