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Home Matthew 5:17-19 NRSVue

Matthew 5:17-19 NRSVue

17“Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have come not to abolish but to fulfill. 18For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth pass away, not one letter, not one stroke of a letter, will pass from the law until all is accomplished. 19Therefore, whoever breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever does them and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition (NRSVUE)

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Some thoughts on this scripture

Reflection
When I read these words I am troubled, Lord. Some scholars deny the authenticity of these verses. After all, Jesus nowhere insists on observance of all 613 precepts of Old Testament law, much of it ceremonial. What sense have these words for me? That the meaning of the law is love of God and of my neighbour.

Reflection
Jesus is no destroyer of people's devotions and faith. He does not abolish the faith practice of a people or a person. All the goodness of our religion and our faith is precious to him. His grace is given to each personally; each of prays differently, or with a variety of times, places and moods. ‘Pray as you can, not as you can't;' is one of the oldest and wisest recommendations for prayer. Prayer is entering and relaxing into the mystery of God's love, each in our own way.

Reflection
Jesus teaches by word and action, by saying and doing. His example of life is our guide and our encouragement. There is a link between what we say and what we do, and when this link is strong, we are strong in the kingdom of God. We are ‘to walk it as we talk it'. Sincerity and integrity of life is what we are called to.

Reflection
I consider how it is that my way of living and my world's influence on others. I pray in thanksgiving for those places in my life in which I can imagine that I have a good influence. I ask God's help in the areas for my example and inspiration might be better.

Reflection
But Jesus lived in such a way that the words of the scriptures came to life. I think of how the scriptures come to life in me by what I do and what I say.  

Reflection
I think of all those who have taught me, calling to mind the people who have helped me to understand God’s ways. I give thanks for them and ask for blessing. I pray that I may be such a person for those around me.