The passage itself embodies a strongly christological thrust in the phrase «you did it to me,» which makes Jesus in some sense the referent of all the deeds of mercy done in the world.3 More importantly, Matthew attaches the pericope to a series of
exhortations obviously intended to encourage the Christian community to persevere until the final judgment; 4 thus the deeds of mercy inculcated are direct responses to the Christian proclamation (7:794).
Not exact matches
The sermon itself is filled with
exhortations to «discipline» your children — and he makes it clear that this is
obviously spanking or some form of corporal punishment.
Which is
obviously an
exhortation that can just as usefully be applied self - critically... OK yeah, I worry, so I
obviously rationalise & anaesthetise these anxieties accordingly — but in reality, my fully - invested portfolio is a resounding confirmation of my past, present & continuing bullish stance on the markets.