A Sack Of Sand, A Basket

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St. Pior once appeared at a conference with a large sack of sand on his back, and before him a basket containing more of the same base article. By this he symbolized our treatment of our own and others’ faults, Our own, however heavy or numerous, we cast behind our backs, and seldom see; others’, we carry as in a basket, and have them constantly before us.

The point

We carry our own faults behind us unseen but hold others' faults constantly before us, exposing our double standard in judging.

Scripture

Matthew 7:3

Tone

Convicting · Reflective

To tell aloud

under a minute · 67 words

Subjects

Judging Others Self-Examination Humility

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