Koj yuav tsum ris koj txojkev poob ntsej muag, vim koj ua rau qhov txiav txim qaij rau koj tus niam laus thiab koj tus niam hluas. Vim koj tej kev txhaum uas ua qias vuab tsuab loj dua li ob tug, ob tug thiaj ncaj dua koj. Koj cia li txaj muag thiab ris koj txojkev poob ntsej muag, rau qhov koj ua rau pom yam li koj tus niam laus thiab koj tus niam hluas ncaj ncees.
What Does This Mean?
This verse is from God through the prophet Ezekiel. It addresses a city, representing people who have judged others harshly. God says they are actually worse in their sins and must accept their shame for being hypocritical.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're judging your friends for being messy, but your room is even messier. God is saying, 'You can't judge others when you're doing worse yourself. You need to admit your own mess and feel ashamed.'
Historical Background
Ezekiel, a prophet in the Old Testament, wrote this around 600 BC to the Israelites in exile. God was using this message to show that the city of Jerusalem was worse in its sins than the cities of Samaria and Sodom, which they had judged.
Living It Out Today
In modern times, this verse can apply to someone who criticizes others for behaviors they themselves are guilty of. For example, if someone is quick to judge others for gossiping when they themselves do it more frequently, they should own up to their own faults.