Luke 6:41-42 And why behold you the mote that is in your brother's eye, but perceive not the beam that is in your own eye?… 1. This parable implies that there are different degrees of sin. Not that any sin is trifling; but some are more heinous than others, either in themselves, or by reason Of aggravating circumstances. 2. Our sins often are really very great in themselves; and they would appear so to us, did we properly consider everything with which we are acquainted in our own case, 3. Men are generally most ready to mark the sins of others, when they are insensible of their own. 4. To be severe on the sins of others, and indulgent to one's own, is very hypocritical. 5. In order to be prepared for the office of a reformer, a man must be reformed himself. 6. It is the duty of those who are reformed, to try to reform others. (James Foote, M. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but perceivest not the beam that is in thine own eye? |
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