Matthew 7:3
Matthew 7:3
Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye?
The call to examine our own lives before judging others encourages a humility that fosters healthy relationships. This inspiration reminds us that by focusing on our own growth, we free ourselves from the need to criticize others. This approach challenges us to look inward, addressing our own faults and working towards personal growth rather than pointing out the flaws in others. It invites us to extend grace, understanding that each person has their own journey. Let us embrace this call to self-reflection, choosing to be patient and compassionate with those around us. May we build a community that values kindness, where people feel supported rather than judged. By focusing on our own growth, we contribute to a culture of humility, empathy, and mutual respect.
Romans 14:12
So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God.
Romans 14:4
Who are you to judge someone else’s servant? To their own master, servants stand or fall.
James 4:11
Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that speaketh evil of his brother, and judgeth his brother, speaketh evil of the law, and judgeth the law: but if thou judge the law, thou art not a doer of the law, but a judge.
1 Corinthians 11:31
For if we would judge ourselves, we would not be judged.