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NASB | Matthew 15:4 "For God said, 'HONOR YOUR FATHER AND MOTHER,' and, 'HE WHO SPEAKS EVIL OF FATHER OR MOTHER IS TO BE PUT TO DEATH.' |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 15:4 "For God said [through Moses], 'HONOR YOUR FATHER AND MOTHER,' and, 'HE WHO SPEAKS EVIL OF or INSULTS or TREATS IMPROPERLY FATHER OR MOTHER IS TO BE PUT TO DEATH.' [Ex 20:12; 21:17; Lev 20:9; Deut 5:16] |
Subject: Should this verse apply today? |
Bible Note: The concept of not being "under the law" relates not to the promises therein but the condemnation inherent in breaking it. Scripture states that even a minor violation of the Law results in condemnation unless continual sacrifices are made. This was the required regulation of the Law, complete obedience that would result in salvation. This of course meant that men could 'earn' a salvation by works. Since no man could keep the Law continually (even the priests broke it to fulfill their duties) the covenant was continually broken. This was a sign of the comming Messiah who would once and for all be a sacrifice for the sins of men. Therefore while Christians are not condemned by the 10 commandments (Rom. 8:1) the Law's requirements must still be fulfilled, and they are through one's faith in the just and the justifier, Christ. So when one looks at the law that promises long life for obedience and respect to one's parents, they must understand that the keeping of this law is only possible through the faith provided through Christ. The Law binds us to death, the Spirit gives life that we are able to walk in God's will. Micah Burke |