Written by Scott B. Hayashi
Luke 6:41 (NRSV) Why do you see the speck in your neighbor’s eye, but do not notice the log in your own eye?
Jesus knows that it is often easier to see the faults of someone else than to see our own. At the same time, it is often easier to see the good in someone else than it is to see the good in ourselves.
If it is easier to see someone else more clearly than we see ourselves, then a good practice would be to ask a close trusted friend, a spiritual director, or a counselor to give us an honest evaluation, assessment, or description of how they see us so that we may see ourselves more clearly.
This is not an easy thing to ask or do. Many people shy away from any type of review, much less one that requires such deep honesty. But we must remember that we are all beloved children of God, so deeply valued that Jesus gave his life to save us.
Since each of us has this much value, might we not be bold enough to help each other to see our faults—and our virtues?
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