Matthew 5:19
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على هَدا، لو كان واحَد يْنَحّي واحدة من هاد الفْرايَض الصْغار ويْعَلَّم الناس يْديرو هَكدا، رايَح يَتسَمّا الصْغير في مَلَكوت السْما، بَصَّح اللي يْطَبَّق ويْعَلَّم، هَداك رايَح يَتسَمّا كْبير في مَلَكوت السْما.
What Does This Mean?
Jesus says that if someone breaks even the smallest commandment and teaches others to do the same, they will be considered least in God's kingdom. But whoever follows all the commandments and teaches others to follow them will be honored greatly by God.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're playing a game with rules. If you break even one tiny rule and tell your friends it's okay to do so too, you'll be seen as not very good at the game. But if you play by all the rules and teach others to follow them, everyone will think you're awesome at the game!
Historical Background
This verse is from Matthew’s Gospel, written around 80-90 AD. It was directed primarily at Jewish Christians who were grappling with how to integrate Jesus' teachings into their understanding of the Law.
Living It Out Today
Imagine a manager at work who ignores company policies and tells employees it's fine to do so; they might lose respect in the workplace. Conversely, if someone follows all policies and educates others on why they're important, they'd be seen as reliable and respected.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does this verse imply that breaking small rules is as bad as breaking big ones?
Yes, the verse suggests that all commandments are important in God's eyes. Breaking even a minor rule and encouraging others to do so can diminish one’s standing in God’s kingdom.
What does it mean to be called 'least' or 'great' in the kingdom of heaven?
Being called least means that you will not have an elevated status, while being great indicates a high honor and respect within the community of believers for those who faithfully follow and teach God’s commandments.
How can we apply this verse in our daily lives?
We should strive to live by all the rules given by God and actively encourage others to do the same, understanding that obedience is valued highly by Him.
Are there examples of breaking commandments mentioned elsewhere in the Bible?
Yes, many passages discuss specific instances where people broke commandments or laws. For example, James 2:10 warns against partial obedience to God’s law as it implies a lack of adherence to all parts.