We see what's going on around us, but often are not aware of ourselves. Our ego blinds us from seeing our own faults. Perhaps we turn to ourselves only after we've done something bad and felt guilty about it. Jesus asks us why we notice the splinter in our brother's eye, but do not perceive the wooden beam in our own eye. Holiness must begin with us, making praying for ourselves fundamentally our most important prayer. Of course, this is done not out of pride, but out of humility. What good is it if everyone else becomes perfect but not yourself?
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