“…first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye.” (Mt 7:5)
2 Holy Rules – be humble:
1. Golden Rule – “do to others what you would have them do to you. “ (v.12)
2. Silver Rule – “do not judge, or you too will be judged.” (v.1)
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* A warship found a gleam in stormy night. The commander ordered the coming ship turn West for 10 degrees to avoid collision. He received a reply: “You must turn East for 10 degrees.” The commander ordered again, “Turn west for 10 degrees, I’m the admiral.”
It replied, “Turn east for 10 degrees, I’m a seaman recruit.”
The commandeered raged, “Turn west at once! This is a flagship!”
It replied, “Turn east for 10 degrees! This is a lighthouse!” Arrogance makes one unaware of his danger. All men are egocentric; we can only stop judging others when we take the plank out of our eyes. Only those holding the Golden rule & the Silver rule in oth hands can live in peace with others!
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