He is declaring that, though they think themselves to be wise and good teachers, they are actually having no positive effect on the people fo Israel at all!
Category: The Gospel of Matthew
Missing the Point
While we are no longer under the law as far as practicing ordinances, tithing, and sacrifices, the moral law of God still abides. And the most important expression of the character of God in the law abides as well – self sacrifice.
Truth and Bondage
The yoke of Christ is to love in pure thankfulness. No strings attached.
They Still Don’t Get It
Those dead in sin know the truth but they suppress it and continue in their sin.
Clueless
Without God, we are clueless!
Let the Dead Bury Their Dead
"Whoever may came next, Christ must be first!" – Spurgeon
How Can God Be Homeless?
Jesus was homeless so that we could have an eternal mansion in glory!
Holes & Nests
Jesus did not say it was difficult to serve God while holding onto the world. He said we CANNOT serve God and mammon (Matthew 6:24).
Forgiveness and Fellowship
The disciples thought the command to forgive was to difficult, so they asked for more faith. Jesus basically says you have the faith, use it. And in the end, just realize that you are only doing what you were told to do.
490?
If we require more of another person than Christ required of us then we are asking too much.