MATTHEW—NOTE ON Matthew 7:3 The metaphor of a log in your own eye is an intentional overstatement (compare Matthew 5:29). then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother’s eye. Jesus does not forbid all evaluation or judgment of others. However, only the person who feels grieved and humbled over his own sin is able to help remove the “speck” from others. What Jesus rules out is pride that views oneself as better than others.

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