by[3] “And why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye, but do not consider the plank in your own eye? [4] Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Let me remove the speck from your eye’; and look, a plank is in your own eye? [5] Hypocrite! First remove the plank from your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye.” – Matthew 7:3-5 (NKJV)
In life, many people often find faults in other people’s lives and not their own. When you see a spouse fighting over a personality issue, it is usually because each one thinks the problem is from the other spouse, which may not be true. Self-judgment has not been encouraged because too many think it is better to correct others than themselves.
However, in Matthew 7:3-5, Jesus said it is hypocrisy to point out another man’s faults and neglect your own. In other words, don’t think you are so perfect that there’s nothing wrong with you to correct. I tell you that the best version of you is yet to be seen. There is more to do and more to learn.
Am I saying that correcting others is bad? Of course not. It is necessary because it’ll help foster good relationships with them. But be more concerned about discerning and repairing the errors in your own life than others. When you become a better you according to God’s plan for your life, others will benefit from your self-improvement.
You are a blessing.
Prayer:
Father, help me become a better version of myself. May I be able to notice any fault in my life and correct it so I can embrace every new height You place me to. In Jesus’ name. Amen!
Devotional Code: KGD – 2026 – 141
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