Why beholdest thou mote in brother eye but perceivest not beam in own eye. Why ti what reason. Beholdest blepeis observe notice. Mote karphos splinter speck. Brother adelphou fellow believer. Eye ophthalmo. Perceivest katanoeis consider. Not ou negative. Beam dokon log plank. Own idiō your own. Hyperbole exaggeration for effect. Judge minor faults in others ignore major faults in self. Hypocritical judgment. Must examine self before judging others. Reformed theology emphasizes self-examination confession of own sin before addressing others. Church discipline requires humility not self-righteousness.
Historical Context
Pharisees judged others harshly excused self. Condemned Sabbath healings while neglecting justice mercy. See ceremonial violations miss moral failures. Jesus exposes hypocrisy. Church discipline must begin with self-examination Galatians 6:1 restore in spirit of gentleness considering yourself. Not that church cannot judge (1 Cor 5) but must do humbly. Medieval church sometimes harsh judgment without self-reflection. Reformation emphasized all sinners need grace. Modern cancel culture judges harshly no grace. Christian discipline balances truth grace humility accountability. Must remove log before removing speck.
Questions for Reflection
What does exaggerated image log versus speck teach about hypocrisy of judging others harshly?
How should believers balance necessity of church discipline with humility about own sin?
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Analysis & Commentary
Why beholdest thou mote in brother eye but perceivest not beam in own eye. Why ti what reason. Beholdest blepeis observe notice. Mote karphos splinter speck. Brother adelphou fellow believer. Eye ophthalmo. Perceivest katanoeis consider. Not ou negative. Beam dokon log plank. Own idiō your own. Hyperbole exaggeration for effect. Judge minor faults in others ignore major faults in self. Hypocritical judgment. Must examine self before judging others. Reformed theology emphasizes self-examination confession of own sin before addressing others. Church discipline requires humility not self-righteousness.