The Need For Self Evaluation (Luke 6:37-42)

1.    Open your eyes (39)

-Not all spiritual “leaders” and “teachers” deserve the influence they wield. The deluded will delude, the misguided will misguide, and the ignorant will spread their ignorance (Matthew 23:13-16; Romans 2:19-21a)

-Do you have a position of spiritual leadership (family, church, friends, etc.)? Approach it with introspection, humility, and the right equipment (2 Timothy 3:16-17).

2.    Train your eyes (40)

-Choose your instructor and instruction wisely. The deficient instructor can only train you to the level of his and his materials deficiencies.

-Be a disciple (not just a hearer, James 1:22-25) of Jesus Christ (Matthew 10:24-25; John 13:14-16;15:20)! Both He and His message are perfect.

3.    Clean your eyes (41-42)

-The word “brother” is used four times in these two verses. We must not become hypocritically judgmental or uncomplimentary of our brethren (John 8:7; Romans 2:1).

-The visually impaired make poor ophthalmologists. Spiritually, the hypocritical and proud are no better. Look inward before pointing outward!

-Not a call to leave the speck if there really is one. Rather, a call to perform the “surgery” without hypocrisy, condescension, or pride (Galatians 6:1).