Matthew 23:4

Japanese 1965

また、彼らは重い荷をくくって、人の肩に載せ、自分はそれに指一本さわろうとはしません。

この聖句の意味

This verse is talking about the religious leaders who make many rules that are very hard for people to follow, and they themselves don't help in making those rules easier or lighter.

子どもにもわかる説明

Imagine your friends telling you that you have to clean up an entire playground by yourself without any help. That's not nice, right? Jesus is saying the religious leaders were like those friends who gave impossible tasks but didn’t help with them at all.

歴史的背景

Matthew wrote this verse in his Gospel around AD 80-90. He was addressing Jewish Christians living in a community where strict religious practices and rules were common, especially among the Pharisees.

今日への適用

Today, think about when someone gives you too much work without offering any help. It can be frustrating. Remember to always offer support if you're asking others for something difficult.

トピック

• hypocrisy
• judgment
• burdens
• religious practice
• leadership
• justice

関連する聖句

• Numbers 15:32-36
• Mark 10:46-52
• Luke 11:46
• Galatians 5:1
• James 1:26

よくある質問

Who are the 'they' referred to in this verse?

'They' refers to the Pharisees, who were religious leaders during Jesus’ time known for imposing strict rules and regulations on others.

What does it mean by 'burdens grievous to be borne'?

It means the burdens or rules that these religious leaders placed on people were extremely difficult and unfair, making them almost impossible to follow.

How can we avoid being like the Pharisees mentioned in this verse?

We should be careful not to impose overly strict rules on others without offering help or support. Instead, focus on leading by example and showing compassion.

What lesson does Matthew 23:4 teach us about hypocrisy?

This verse teaches that it's hypocritical to demand more from others than we are willing to do ourselves, emphasizing the importance of practicing what you preach.