Saint John Chrysostom by Ermes Dovico

GOSPEL PEARLS

The splinter and the beam

"No disciple is superior to the teacher" (Lk 6:40)

Gospel Pearls 13_09_2024 Italiano Español

Jesus told his disciples a parable:
"Can a blind person guide a blind person?
Will not both fall into a pit?
No disciple is superior to the teacher;
but when fully trained,
every disciple will be like his teacher.
Why do you notice the splinter in your brother's eye,
but do not perceive the wooden beam in your own?
How can you say to your brother,
'Brother, let me remove that splinter in your eye,'
when you do not even notice the wooden beam in your own eye?
You hypocrite! Remove the wooden beam from your eye first;
then you will see clearly
to remove the splinter in your brother's eye."
(Lk 6:39-42)