Matthew 7:3

First Nations Version

Think of it this way. How can you see the speck of wood in the eye of another when you cannot see the log in your own eye?

Cross References

Galatians 6:1

My sacred family members, if someone among you has given in to broken ways, you who are guided by the Spirit should lead this person back to the right path in a spirit of gentleness. But keep a close eye on yourselves, for you may be tempted to do the same kind of thing.

Luke 18:11

“The Separated One (Pharisee) kept his distance from the tribal tax collector and prayed out loud, ‘Creator, I thank you that I am not like the rest of humankind—like the ones who use force to get from others what they want, or who are not faithful in marriage, or who have no understanding of right or wrong. I thank you also that I am not like this tribal tax collector standing here!

Matthew 7:4

How can you say, ‘Here, let me help you,’ when you cannot see that you need even more help?

Matthew 7:5

Stop pretending to be something you are not! If you will be honest about yourself, you will then see clearly enough to help others.

Romans 2:1

But you who judge and decide the guilt of those who walk in these broken ways have no excuse for doing so. When you decide the guilt of others, you are only proving your own guilt, because you are doing the same kinds of things.