Something to consider when Jesus makes the statement on judging "the splinter in a bother's eye and ignoring the plank in our own eye." The illustration is not quite what may a Calvinist maybe actually observing concerning one's own depravity and needs some clarification. In considering the passage, Jesus does not use dirt or mud indicating that this is about personal sins or uncleanliness. He does not use any type of illustration of examining innate personal sins before examining a brother's sins. Actually, by a careful examination of illustration, the lesson is in about examining a brother's contribution toward another brother's sins. To make the point further, ever get a splinter in your hand? You have to brush up against another piece of wood or plank. They don't casually occur.
As Christ constantly clarifies matters concerning the Torah, he makes the point clear concerning Torah as well, "be careful in judging a brother's behavior, when you may actually contributed in this." To paraphrase, if one examines the source in their own life then they will be able to clear up the matter. Furthermore, it does not mean that in ALL situations the source is you either. Jesus constantly dealt with Torah matters to bring clarity. There was no eradication or only two laws governing Christians. For examine, I can't declare that just because I am hard with myself that I can be hard in expectations toward others. I need to examine my demeanor that may have provoked the matter.
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