41 And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but perceivest not the beam that is in thine own eye?
41 "Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother's eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye?
41 Why do you see the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye?
41 "It's easy to see a smudge on your neighbor's face and be oblivious to the ugly sneer on your own.
41 And why do you look at the speck in your brother's eye, but do not perceive the plank in your own eye?
41 "And why worry about a speck in your friend's eye when you have a log in your own?
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Luke 6:41
Commentary on Luke 6:37-49
(Read Luke 6:37-49)
All these sayings Christ often used; it was easy to apply them. We ought to be very careful when we blame others; for we need allowance ourselves. If we are of a giving and a forgiving spirit, we shall ourselves reap the benefit. Though full and exact returns are made in another world, not in this world, yet Providence does what should encourage us in doing good. Those who follow the multitude to do evil, follow in the broad way that leads to destruction. The tree is known by its fruits; may the word of Christ be so grafted in our hearts, that we may be fruitful in every good word and work. And what the mouth commonly speaks, generally agrees with what is most in the heart. Those only make sure work for their souls and eternity, and take the course that will profit in a trying time, who think, speak, and act according to the words of Christ. Those who take pains in religion, found their hope upon Christ, who is the Rock of Ages, and other foundation can no man lay. In death and judgment they are safe, being kept by the power of Christ through faith unto salvation, and they shall never perish.