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The parable of the motes and beams teaches us to examine our own faults before criticizing others.
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Before you start pointing out other people's mistakes, make sure you don't have any motes and beams in your own eye.
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Don't be a hypocrite and worry about other people's motes and beams when you have your own to deal with.
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Sometimes we are quick to judge others without realizing we have our own motes and beams to address.