Matthew 21.23-32

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Limerick

A man in a temple one day
The chief priests and elders did say
“By what authority do you speak?”
The man then said “It’s not weak!”
“My Father in Heaven is the way.”

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Potential actions to take in response

One practical way to respond to the teaching of Matthew 21:23-32 is to focus on our own actions. This passage speaks about authority and obeying it, so one way to respond to this teaching is to examine how we conduct ourselves in our daily lives. We can ask ourselves if we are honoring authority in our own lives, whether that be at work, school, or in the home. Are we following the rules and regulations set forth by those in authority? Are we taking responsibility for our own actions and accepting the consequences of our choices? Are we being respectful of authority figures, even when we disagree with them? All of these questions can help us take the teaching of this passage and apply it to our own lives in a practical way.

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Related passages

Themes: Authority, obedience, judgement.
Related Bible passages:
Matthew 7.21-23 – Obedience to God’s commands is essential for salvation.
John 14.15 – Jesus calls us to obey His teachings and commands.
Romans 2.6-7 – God will judge us according to our actions, rewarding the obedient and punishing the disobedient.

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