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Main point summary
Jesus teaches his disciples not to use double standards when dealing with others as compared to themselves. They should not "trust in themselves that they are righteous, and view others with contempt" (Luke 18 : 9).
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NT
Matthew 7:1-5
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“ a Do not judge
so that you will not be judged.
actionpurpose
For in the way you judge,
you will be judged;
actionmanner
and 1 a by your standard of measure,
it will be measured to you.
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Why do you a look at the speck that is in your brother’s eye,
but do not notice the log that is in your own eye?
a Or how 1 can you say to your brother,
‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’
ideaexplanation
and behold, the log is in your own eye?
progression
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.
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Rhetorical question: Do not look at the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye.
Rhetorical question: Do not say to your brother, 'Let me take the speck out of your eye, and behold, the log is in your own eye.
I have chosen to arc 3a-b and 4a-c as Ac/Mn. By saying one should not look at the speck in one's brother's eye while having a log in one's own eye, Jesus appears to me to be saying one should not view the failings of others in a self-righteous manner.
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Phrase
Matthew 7:1-5
A. Principle
“Do not judge
so that you will not be judged.
For in the way you judge,
you will be judged;
and by your standard of measure,
it will be measured to you.
B. Explanation
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?
C. Application
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.
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