‘Dân này chỉ tôn kính Ta bằng đầu môi chót lưỡi, Còn lòng chúng cách xa Ta lắm.
Điều này có nghĩa gì?
This verse is Jesus speaking about people who pretend to honor God with their words but do not truly believe in Him from the heart. It highlights the difference between outward actions and inner faith.
Giải thích cho trẻ em
Imagine you have a friend who always says 'I love you' but never plays with you or helps when you need it. Jesus is saying that just saying nice things about God isn't enough; we need to show we care by how we act too.
Bối cảnh lịch sử
Matthew wrote this part of his Gospel around AD 80-90, directed at a primarily Jewish-Christian audience. The cultural setting was one where religious leaders focused on outward observance rather than inner righteousness.
Áp dụng cho hôm nay
In modern times, consider how you engage with your faith community. Do you only show up for the big events or actually commit to living out your beliefs in everyday actions and decisions?