Brother Quote by John Cassian
“If you want to correct your brother when he is doing wrong? you must keep yourself calm; otherwise you yourself may catch the sickness you are seeking to cure and you may find that the words of the Gospel now apply to you? 'Why do you look at the speck of dust in your brother's eye, and not notice the rafter in your own eye?'”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: On Humility, attributed to John Cassian, 5th century
Correcting others requires self‑control; otherwise you project your own flaws onto them, becoming the very problem you aim to fix.
In simple terms: Stay calm when confronting others to avoid hypocrisy.
Key Takeaway
Self‑awareness before criticism.
Themes
humility
self‑control
criticism
hypocrisy
Mood
reflective
cautious
Type
advice
spiritual
When to use this quote
- family conflict
- workplace feedback
- personal growth
- teaching
- leadership
Key Concepts
psychology
ethics
spirituality
Questions to Reflect On
- What personal blind spots might you be ignoring?
- How can you ensure your advice comes from compassion, not judgment?
A Different Perspective
May overlook your own issues, leading to ineffective correction.
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