Jesus didn’t shrink from times of conflict. He openly and wisely responded to those who confronted Him. His advice for us is to make sure to that we examine ourselves first before responding to or confronting others. When emotion and tensions flare, they can cloud our vision. Take time to confront yourself before confronting others, so that God can use your words and attitude for His purposes.
“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? How can you say to your brother, ‘Brother, let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when you yourself fail to see the plank in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye.”— Luke 6:41-42
Prayer: Jesus, show us the planks that block our vision, and change our hearts before we open our mouths. In Your name we pray, amen.
