“Why do you see the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye?” (v3). According to Jesus, human religion focuses on criticizing others and ignoring our own wrongdoing. Even worse, we may justify great sin in ourselves while pointing out someone’s smaller error (v4). Jesus taught his followers to deal with their own hearts first (v5) and to humbly ask for what we need (v7-10). Instead of imitating the world’s cruelty, Jesus calls us to initiate the kindness and fairness we hope to receive (v12).

“Enter by the narrow gate” (v13). The way of Jesus does not fit with the norms of society. When we choose His radical, narrow, surprising path, we find life.