Matthew 15:6
"But you say, ‘Whoever may tell his father or his mother, “Whatever help you might otherwise have gotten from me is a gift devoted to God,”"
Key Reflection
In Matthew 15:6, Jesus critiques the religious leaders for allowing their traditions to override their obligations to family, specifically by nullifying the commandment to honor parents through the invention of "Corban." This practice undermined the fifth commandment, substituting it with a hollow tradition that prioritized gifts over familial responsibilities.
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From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes