Seeing our own sins

Yesterday, I was reflecting on Matthew 6:22-23, thinking about how healthy my spiritual eyesight is.

Part of that is my ability to see my own sins and faults. It’s so easy to see other people’s sins and faults, and not see my own. (Matthew 7:1-5)

And as the old saying goes, there’s no worse deception than self-deception. When you’re self-deceived, as Jesus says, “how deep is that darkness.” (Matthew 6:23)

(O Lord.) Who perceives his unintentional sins?

Cleanse me from my hidden faults.

Moreover, keep your servant from willful sins;
do not let them rule me.

Then I will be blameless
and cleansed from blatant rebellion.

May the words of my mouth
and the meditation of my heart
be acceptable to you,
Lord, my rock and my Redeemer. (Psalm 19:12-14)