"You hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of your own eye; and then shall you see clearly to cast out the speck out of your brother's eye."
Why is it always easier to find fault with others, than it is with ourselves? Why do we clearly see the short comings of others, and not our own? Some might say human nature, others sin nature, still others may say, that's just how I'm built. But Jesus calls that, “Hypocrisy.” Why? Because we should first begin with ourselves.
As Christians, we are to take notice of our own sins, and do away with them. Then we will be better qualified to correct the faults of others. Jesus said earlier, "Judge not, that you be not judged" (v.1). While there is a need to correct faults, we should not point out the faults of others unless we ourselves are committed to restoration and not condemnation. Keeping in mind the manner in which we judge others, is the way we too shall be judged.
Therefore, love your bothers and sisters in Christ enough to correct their faults in love, without condemnation, keeping in mind how you would want to be corrected in love as well. In this we can avoid division and hypocrisy in the church.
The Truth: "Brethren, if a man (or woman) be overtaken in a fault, you who are spiritual, restore such a one in the spirit of meekness; considering yourself, lest you also be tempted." (Galatians 6:1)
