We all desire clarity—not just in the world around us, but in how we perceive ourselves and others. Yet often, our vision is clouded by judgment, pride, or unaddressed sin. In this passage, Jesus invites us to examine the lens through which we view life. Before we critique the faults of others, we are called to confront our own, allowing God to remove the obstacles that distort our spiritual sight. This is not a lesson in ignoring sin, but a call to humility and transformation.

Spiritual vision begins with honest reflection. When the Holy Spirit shines light on our blind spots, our eyes are opened to see with compassion rather than condemnation. Clarity in Christ is not a position of superiority, but a posture of mercy—a way of looking that restores rather than harms. As we embrace forgiveness, our hearts soften, enabling us to extend grace to others in ways that mirror the love we have received.

In a world driven by comparison, division, and judgment, this teaching offers a radically different perspective. To see as Jesus sees is to recognize potential where others see failure, to speak life where others criticize, and to offer restoration instead of ridicule. When our vision is purified by God’s love, our interactions become channels of healing, our words instruments of encouragement, and our presence a reflection of His heart.

Reflect on the clarity of your own spiritual sight. What “planks” might be clouding your perspective? How can you allow God’s grace to sharpen your vision so that you see others through eyes of compassion, hope, and restoration? True spiritual insight begins when we look inward with honesty and then outward with mercy.