Matthew 7:10
"Or who is there among you who, if his son asks him for bread, will give him a stone?"
Key Reflection
In first-century Palestine, requests for basic necessities like food were common, and the expectation was that parents should provide for their children's needs. This verse challenges listeners to consider whether they are as willing to meet those needs as a parent would be. By using the everyday example of giving bread instead of a harmful stone, Jesus emphasizes the importance of kindness and generosity in responding to requests.
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From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes