# The Mirror of Judgment: Removing the Wooden Beam - 22 June 2026

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Podcast: [Making Friends With The Lord Jesus](https://stenobird.com/podcast/making-friends-with-the-lord-jesus-7041390)
Published: 2026-06-21T14:30:13+00:00
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Duration seconds: 639

## Resource

This transcript features a religious commentary on Matthew 7:1-5, where Jesus instructs His followers to avoid hypocritical judgment. The homily explains that while the human intellect naturally categorizes and reasons, people must refrain from using these mental functions to look down on others. Instead of acting superior, individuals should view the flaws they see in others as mirrors of their own moral weaknesses or as reminders of their need for divine grace. The message emphasizes that personal self-improvement is a prerequisite for helping others, as one's own biases act like a "wooden beam" that obstructs clear vision. Ultimately, I argue that humility and prayer should replace condemnation in our social and spiritual interactions.

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