16th June 2026
building bridges, not arguments

— Remove the Beam
The hardest truth to see may be the one inside ourselves.

Scripture
“First take the plank out of your own eye.” — Matthew 7:5

Reflection
Christ does not forbid moral clarity; He warns against spiritual blindness.
It is easier to diagnose another soul than to examine our own motives.
Many traditions teach that self-knowledge is the doorway to wisdom.
Humility begins when we stop using truth as a weapon and let it cleanse us first.

Bridge Insight
The Bahá’í writings emphasize daily self-examination, not as shame, but as purification.

Daily Practice
Ask: “What part of this difficulty belongs to me?”

Closing Invitation
Let’s grow in humility—building bridges, not arguments.

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