Matthew 23:16-22

Matthew 23:16-22

“Woe to you, blind guides! You say, ‘If anyone swears by the temple, it means nothing; but if anyone swears by the gold of the temple, he is bound by his oath.’
17 You blind fools! Which is greater: the gold, or the temple that makes the gold sacred? 18 You also say, ‘If anyone swears by the altar, it means nothing; but if anyone swears by the gift on it, he is bound by his oath.’ 19 You blind men! Which is greater: the gift, or the altar that makes the gift sacred? 20 Therefore, he who swears by the altar swears by it and by everything on it. 21 And he who swears by the temple swears by it and by the one who dwells in it. 22 And he who swears by heaven swears by God’s throne and by the one who sits on it.

(For Expository Notes on theses verses see Companion Book)

    Additional Notes & Applications

• Teaches

      OTHER EXCUSES BELIEVERS OFTEN USE……

• “I’m only rude because I’m bold”

• “I’m cheap because I’m a good steward.”

• “I’m critical because I’m a watchdog for error.”

• “I’m judgmental because I have discernment.”

• “I can’t talk to people about Jesus or my faith because I’m not outgoing.”