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?… That earnest-minded man, Legh Richmond, was passing once through Stockport, at a time when political strifes disturbed the country. In consequence of his lameness, he was never able to walk far without resting. He was leaning on his stick and looking about him, when a poor fellow ran up to him, and offering his hand, inquired with considerable earnestness, "Sir, are you a radical?" "Yes, my friend," answered Mr. Richmond, "I am a radical; a thorough radical." "Then give me your hand," said the man. "Stop, sir, stop," replied Legh Richmond, "I must explain myself: we all need a radical reformation; our hearts are full of disorders — the root and principle within is altogether corrupt. Let you and me mend matters there, and then all will be well, and we shall cease to complain of the times and government." "Right, sir," answered the radical, "you are right," and bowing, retired. (Sword and Trowel.) 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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