Matthew 23 :24

Matthew 23:24 is a verse in which Jesus rebukes the scribes and Pharisees. They are accused of tithing on minor herbs such as mint, dill, and cumin, yet neglecting more important matters such as justice, mercy, and faithfulness. The verse uses a metaphor to highlight their spiritual blindness : they strain out a gnat but swallow a camel.

Keywords : Blind guides, straining out a gnat and swallowing a camel, religious hypocrisy, legalism in the Bible, Teachings of Jesus.
Categories : Hypocrisy & Legalism, Spiritual Discernment, Teachings of Jesus.