54 – Sermon on the Mount Part 5; Matthew 6:19-7:6; Luke 6:37-42

Matthew 6:19 “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in or steal; 21 for where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

22 “The eye is the lamp of the body; so then if your eye is [a]clear, your whole body will be full of light. 23 But if your eye is [b]bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light that is in you is darkness, how great is the darkness!

24 “No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and [c]wealth.

25 “For this reason I say to you, [d]do not be worried about your [e]life, as to what you will eat or what you will drink; nor for your body, as to what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? 26 Look at the birds of the [f]air, that they do not sow, nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not worth much more than they? 27 And who of you by being worried can add a single [g]hour to his [h]life? 28 And why are you worried about clothing? Observe how the lilies of the field grow; they do not toil nor do they spin, 29 yet I say to you that not even Solomon in all his glory clothed himself like one of these. 30 But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which is alive today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, will He not much more clothe you? You of little faith! 31 Do not worry then, saying, ‘What will we eat?’ or ‘What will we drink?’ or ‘What will we wear for clothing?’ 32 For the Gentiles eagerly seek all these things; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. 33 But [i]seek first [j]His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be [k]added to you.

34 “So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will [l]care for itself. [m]Each day has enough trouble of its own.

7 “Do not judge so that you will not be judged. 2 For in the way you judge, you will be judged; and [n]by your standard of measure, it will be measured to you. 3 Why do you look at the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? 4 Or how [o]can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ and behold, the log is in your own eye? 5 You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother’s eye.

6 “Do not give what is holy to dogs, and do not throw your pearls before swine, or they will trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you to pieces.

Luke 6:37 “Do not judge, and you will not be judged; and do not condemn, and you will not be condemned; [a]pardon, and you will be pardoned. 38 Give, and it will be given to you. They will [b]pour into your lap a good measure—pressed down, shaken together, and running over. For by your standard of measure it will be measured to you in return.”

39 And He also spoke a parable to them: “A blind man cannot guide a blind man, can he? Will they not both fall into a pit? 40 A [c]pupil is not above his teacher; but everyone, after he has been fully trained, will [d]be like his teacher. 41 Why do you look at the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? 42 Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Brother, let me take out the speck that is in your eye,’ when you yourself do not see the log that is in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take out the speck that is in your brother’s eye.

Footnotes (Matthew)

a. Matthew 6:22 Or healthy; or sincere

b. Matthew 6:23 Or evil

c. Matthew 6:24 Gr mamonas, for Aram mamon (mammon); i.e. wealth, etc., personified as an object of worship

d. Matthew 6:25 Or stop being worried

e. Matthew 6:25 Lit soul

f. Matthew 6:26 Lit heaven

g. Matthew 6:27 Lit cubit (approx 18 in.)

h. Matthew 6:27 Or height

I. Matthew 6:33 Or continually seek

j. Matthew 6:33 Or the kingdom

k. Matthew 6:33 Or provided

l. Matthew 6:34 Lit worry about itself

m. Matthew 6:34 Lit Sufficient for the day is its evils

n. Matthew 7:2 Lit by what measure you measure

o. Matthew 7:4 Lit will

Footnotes (Luke)

a. Luke 6:37 Lit release

b. Luke 6:38 Lit give

c. Luke 6:40 Or disciple

d. Luke 6:40 Or reach his teacher’s level

Commentary

Provision

This passage opens with the oft-cited verses about storing up treasure in Heaven, and then it seems to deviate from the topic with the verses on light from the eyes. There is an ancient concept that the eyes are windows to bring light to the body, and the eyes must be in good condition to be able to function in that capacity (Nelson KJV Bible Commentary pg. 1186). Note the footnote for verse 22 says the word ‘clear’ can mean ‘healthy’ or ‘sincere’. The message Jesus wanted to convey is that of sincerity and single focus, which leads Him to the next point, that one cannot serve two masters. You can’t focus on God if you’re focused on money, so His comments about the eye make more sense in this context. Also, by being self-reliant and internally focused, you lose the opportunity to see how God can provide for your needs.

Jesus demonstrates how God provides by contrasting the worry of man with the free provision of God; however, He does not imply we should not work. Even though God provides food for the birds of the air, they still have to go out and get it. They don’t worry about it, but they do work for it. 2 Thessalonians 3:10 says, “For even when we were with you, we used to give you this order: if anyone is not willing to work, then he is not to eat, either.” Our human tendency is to place faith in our ability to provide for ourselves and to worry over things out of our control, such as illness, markets, or disaster, assuming that, since God does not choose to manipulate or control all these things that our personal provision is also out of His scope. “All the while we forget that God never promised that we wouldn’t face hard times, and that He has many ways to help us through them when we do: family members, church communities, neighbors, charities, inheritances, even public agencies and nonprofit groups” (The Word in Life Study Bible pg. 1637).

Judgment

Judgment can be a tricky subject, so it is important to understand the point Jesus is trying to make. There are plenty of times throughout the New Testament when we are called to exercise church discipline, to exhort other Christians in love, and to be discerning about who is allowed to remain a member of the church body. However, “the point being made here is that we are not to judge the inner motives of another. We are not to render a verdict based upon prejudiced information. Nor are we to use ourselves as the standard of judgment for “with what… ye mete” you shall be judged” (Nelson KJV Bible Commentary pg. 1188). Further, we are to challenge ourselves to live lives above reproach, else we find ourselves in our blindness, attempting to lead others into a truth we haven’t fully experienced or pursued ourselves.

I was extremely confused by the short section on giving what is holy to dogs and swine. At first glance, it seems to be out of context, similar to the verses on the eyes in the section on money and provision. In other parts of the gospel, Jesus tells Gentiles He can’t give the children’s (Jews’) food to the dogs (Gentiles). I thought maybe this was the same analogy, which strikes me as odd because it would imply, contrary to His commission of the disciples, that Jesus doesn’t want to share the gospel message with Gentiles.

The Nelson KJV Bible Commentary says “dogs” and “swine” in this case refer to people who refuse to hear the message of truth (not to be confused with those who have not heard the message before). To continue to offer a message of salvation to someone who hates it is futile, and they will seek all the more to destroy you if you persist (Nelson KJV Bible Commentary pg. 1188). This section of the message is actually a follow-up to the previous statements about judgment because this explores a context in which judgment would be appropriate. For what it’s worth, this is a link to a question and answer site where anyone can ask a question and anyone can answer. I found the top respondent’s reply to be extremely helpful in deciphering Jesus’s message (bearing in mind, as always, that we should consider all commentary through the lens of Biblical discernment). https://christianity.stackexchange.com/questions/36308/what-does-give-that-which-is-holy-to-dogs-mean

View the next post here https://onthepath.online/2020/04/03/sermon-on-the-mount-part-6/

Scripture References

Matthew 6:19

Exodus 22:2 If a thief is caught breaking in and is beaten to death, no one shall be guilty of bloodshed.

Job 24:16 In the dark they dig through houses; by day they shut themselves in, never to experience the light.

Proverbs 23:4 Do not wear yourself out to get rich; be wise enough to restrain yourself.

Matthew 19:21 Jesus told him, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me.”

Luke 12:21 This is how it will be for anyone who stores up treasure for himself but is not rich toward God.”

Luke 12:33 Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide yourselves with purses that will not wear out, an inexhaustible treasure in heaven, where no thief approaches and no moth destroys.

Luke 12:39 But understand this: If the homeowner had known at what hour the thief was coming, he would not have let his house be broken into.

Luke 18:22 On hearing this, Jesus told him, “You still lack one thing: Sell everything you own and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me.”

1 Timothy 6:9 Those who want to be rich, however, fall into temptation and become ensnared by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction.

1 Timothy 6:10 For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. By craving it, some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows.

Hebrews 13:5 Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.”

James 5:2 Your riches have rotted and moths have eaten your clothes.

Matthew 6:20

Matthew 19:21 Jesus told him, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me.”

Mark 10:21 Jesus looked at him, loved him, and said to him, “There is one thing you lack: Go, sell everything you own and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me.”

Luke 12:33 Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide yourselves with purses that will not wear out, an inexhaustible treasure in heaven, where no thief approaches and no moth destroys.

Luke 18:22 On hearing this, Jesus told him, “You still lack one thing: Sell everything you own and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me.”

1 Timothy 6:19 treasuring up for themselves a firm foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life.

Matthew 6:21

Luke 12:34 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

Matthew 6:22

Isaiah 5:20 Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who turn darkness to light and light to darkness, who replace bitter with sweet and sweet with bitter.

Matthew 5:15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they set it on a lampstand, and it gives light to everyone in the house.

Luke 11:34 Your eye is the lamp of your body. When your vision is clear, your whole body also is full of light. But when it is poor, your body is full of darkness.

Luke 11:35 Be careful, then, that the light within you is not darkness.

Matthew 6:23

Isaiah 5:20 Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who turn darkness to light and light to darkness, who replace bitter with sweet and sweet with bitter.

Matthew 20:15 Do I not have the right to do as I please with what is mine? Or are you envious because I am generous?’

Mark 7:22 greed, wickedness, deceit, debauchery, envy, slander, arrogance, and foolishness.

Luke 11:34 Your eye is the lamp of your body. When your vision is clear, your whole body also is full of light. But when it is poor, your body is full of darkness.

Matthew 6:24

1 Kings 18:21 Then Elijah approached all the people and said, “How long will you waver between two opinions? If the LORD is God, follow Him. But if Baal is God, follow him.” But the people did not answer a word.

2 Kings 17:41 So these nations worshiped the LORD but also served their idols, and to this day their children and grandchildren continue to do as their fathers did.

Luke 16:9 I tell you, use worldly wealth to make friends for yourselves, so that when it is gone, they will welcome you into eternal dwellings.

Luke 16:11 If, then, you have not been faithful with worldly wealth, who will entrust you with true riches?

Luke 16:13 No servant can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.”

Romans 6:20 For when you were slaves to sin, you were free of obligation to righteousness.

Galatians 1:10 Am I now seeking the approval of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ.

James 4:4 You adulteresses! Do you not know that friendship with the world is hostility toward God? Therefore, whoever chooses to be a friend of the world renders himself an enemy of God.

Matthew 6:25

Jeremiah 45:5 But as for you, do you seek great things for yourself? Stop seeking! For I will bring disaster on every living creature, declares the LORD, but wherever you go I will grant your life as plunder.”

Matthew 10:19 But when they hand you over, do not worry about how to respond or what to say. In that hour you will be given what to say.

Luke 10:41 “Martha, Martha,” the Lord replied, “you are worried and upset about many things.

Luke 12:11 When you are brought before the synagogues, rulers, and authorities, do not worry about how to defend yourselves or what to say.

Luke 12:22 Then Jesus said to His disciples, “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat, or about your body, what you will wear.

Philippians 4:6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

1 Peter 5:7 Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.

Matthew 6:26

Job 35:11 who teaches us more than the beasts of the earth and makes us wiser than the birds of the air?’

Job 38:41 Who provides food for the raven when its young cry out to God as they wander about for lack of food?

Psalm 50:11 I know every bird in the mountains, and the creatures of the field are Mine.

Psalm 104:27 All creatures look to You to give them their food in due season.

Psalm 104:28 When You give it to them, they gather it up; when You open Your hand, they are satisfied with good things.

Psalm 147:9 He provides food for the animals, and for the young ravens when they call.

Matthew 10:29 Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father.

Luke 12:18 Then he said, ‘This is what I will do: I will tear down my barns and will build bigger ones, and there I will store up all my grain and my goods.

Luke 12:24 Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap; they have no storehouse or barn, yet God feeds them. How much more valuable are you than the birds!

Matthew 6:27

Psalm 39:5 You, indeed, have made my days as handbreadths, and my lifetime as nothing before You. Truly each man at his best exists as but a breath. Selah

Luke 10:41 “Martha, Martha,” the Lord replied, “you are worried and upset about many things.

Luke 12:11 When you are brought before the synagogues, rulers, and authorities, do not worry about how to defend yourselves or what to say.

Luke 12:22 Then Jesus said to His disciples, “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat, or about your body, what you will wear.

Luke 12:25 Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?

Philippians 4:6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

1 Peter 5:7 Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.

Matthew 6:28

Hosea 14:5 I will be like the dew to Israel; he will blossom like the lily and take root like the cedars of Lebanon.

Luke 10:41 “Martha, Martha,” the Lord replied, “you are worried and upset about many things.

Luke 12:11 When you are brought before the synagogues, rulers, and authorities, do not worry about how to defend yourselves or what to say.

Luke 12:22 Then Jesus said to His disciples, “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat, or about your body, what you will wear.

Luke 12:27 Consider how the lilies grow: They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his glory was adorned like one of these.

Philippians 4:6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

1 Peter 5:7 Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.

Matthew 6:29

1 Kings 10:4 When the queen of Sheba saw all the wisdom of Solomon, the palace he had built,

2 Chronicles 9:4 the food at his table, the seating of his servants, the service and attire of his attendants and cupbearers, and the burnt offerings he presented at the house of the LORD, it took her breath away.

2 Chronicles 9:20 All of King Solomon’s drinking cups were gold, and all the utensils of the House of the Forest of Lebanon were pure gold. There was no silver, because it was accounted as nothing in the days of Solomon.

Matthew 6:30

Psalm 90:6 in the morning it springs up new; by evening it fades and withers.

Matthew 8:26 “You of little faith,” Jesus replied, “why are you so afraid?” Then He got up and rebuked the winds and the sea, and it was perfectly calm.

Matthew 14:31 Immediately Jesus reached out His hand and took hold of Peter. “You of little faith,” He said, “why did you doubt?”

Matthew 16:8 Aware of their conversation, Jesus said, “You of little faith, why are you debating among yourselves about having no bread?

Luke 12:28 If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, how much more will He clothe you, O you of little faith!

James 1:10 But the one who is rich should exult in his low position, because he will pass away like a flower of the field.

James 1:11 For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its flower falls and its beauty is lost. So too, the rich man will fade away in the midst of his pursuits.

1 Peter 1:24 For, “All flesh is like grass, and all its glory like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall,

Matthew 6:31

Psalm 111:5 He provides food to those who fear Him; He remembers His covenant forever.

Luke 10:41 “Martha, Martha,” the Lord replied, “you are worried and upset about many things.

Luke 12:11 When you are brought before the synagogues, rulers, and authorities, do not worry about how to defend yourselves or what to say.

Luke 12:22 Then Jesus said to His disciples, “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat, or about your body, what you will wear.

Luke 12:29 And do not be concerned about what you will eat or drink. Do not worry about it.

Philippians 4:6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

1 Peter 5:7 Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.

Matthew 6:32

Jeremiah 45:5 But as for you, do you seek great things for yourself? Stop seeking! For I will bring disaster on every living creature, declares the LORD, but wherever you go I will grant your life as plunder.”

Matthew 6:8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask Him.

Philippians 4:19 And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.

Matthew 6:33

1 Kings 3:13 Moreover, I will give you what you did not request–both riches and honor–so that during all your days no man in any kingdom will be your equal.

Psalm 112:3 Wealth and riches are in his house, and his righteousness endures forever.

Proverbs 8:18 With me are riches and honor, enduring wealth and righteousness.

Proverbs 10:3 The LORD does not let the righteous go hungry, but He denies the craving of the wicked.

Proverbs 28:10 He who leads the upright along the path of evil will fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good.

Ecclesiastes 10:2 A wise man’s heart inclines to the right, but the heart of a fool to the left.

Isaiah 26:9 My soul longs for You in the night; indeed, my spirit within me diligently seeks You. For when Your judgments come upon the earth, the inhabitants of the world will learn righteousness.

Isaiah 33:6 There will be times of security for you–a storehouse of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of the LORD is Zion’s treasure.

Matthew 19:28 Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, in the renewal of all things, when the Son of Man sits on His glorious throne, you who have followed Me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

Matthew 19:29 And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or fields for the sake of My name will receive a hundredfold and will inherit eternal life.

Mark 10:29 “Truly I tell you,” Jesus replied, “no one who has left home or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or fields for My sake and for the gospel

Luke 12:31 But seek His kingdom, and these things will be added unto you.

Luke 18:29 “Truly I tell you,” Jesus replied, “no one who has left home or wife or brothers or parents or children for the sake of the kingdom of God

1 Timothy 4:8 For physical exercise is of limited value, but godliness is valuable in every way, holding promise for the present life and for the one to come.

Matthew 6:34

Luke 10:41 “Martha, Martha,” the Lord replied, “you are worried and upset about many things.

Luke 12:11 When you are brought before the synagogues, rulers, and authorities, do not worry about how to defend yourselves or what to say.

Luke 12:22 Then Jesus said to His disciples, “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat, or about your body, what you will wear.

Philippians 4:6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

1 Peter 5:7 Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.

Matthew 7:1

John 8:7 When they continued to question Him, He straightened up and said to them, “Let him who is without sin among you be the first to cast a stone at her.”

Romans 2:1 You therefore have no excuse, you who pass judgment on another. For on whatever grounds you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things.

Romans 14:10 Why, then, do you judge your brother? Or why do you belittle your brother? For we will all stand before God’s judgment seat.

Romans 14:13 Therefore let us stop judging one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in your brother’s way.

1 Corinthians 4:5 Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from God.

James 4:11 Brothers, do not slander one another. Anyone who speaks against his brother or judges him speaks against the Law and judges it. And if you judge the Law, you are not a practitioner of the Law, but a judge of it.

Matthew 7:2

John 8:7 When they continued to question Him, He straightened up and said to them, “Let him who is without sin among you be the first to cast a stone at her.”

Romans 2:1 You therefore have no excuse, you who pass judgment on another. For on whatever grounds you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things.

Romans 14:10 Why, then, do you judge your brother? Or why do you belittle your brother? For we will all stand before God’s judgment seat.

Romans 14:13 Therefore let us stop judging one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in your brother’s way.

1 Corinthians 4:5 Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from God.

James 4:11 Brothers, do not slander one another. Anyone who speaks against his brother or judges him speaks against the Law and judges it. And if you judge the Law, you are not a practitioner of the Law, but a judge of it.

Matthew 7:6

Romans 2:1 You therefore have no excuse, you who pass judgment on another. For on whatever grounds you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things.

Matthew 7:6

Proverbs 9:8 Do not rebuke a mocker or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man, and he will love you.

Proverbs 23:9 Do not speak to a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.

Proverbs 26:4 Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you yourself will be like him.

Matthew 15:26 But Jesus replied, “It is not right to take the children’s bread and toss it to the dogs.”

Revelation 22:15 But outside are the dogs, the sorcerers, the sexually immoral, the murderers, the idolaters, and everyone who loves and practices falsehood.

Luke 6:37

Matthew 6:14 For if you forgive men their trespasses, your Heavenly Father will also forgive you.

Luke 6:36 Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.

Luke 23:16 Therefore I will punish Him and release Him.”

Acts 3:13 The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the God of our fathers, has glorified His servant Jesus. You handed Him over and rejected Him before Pilate, even though he had decided to release Him.

Romans 2:1 You therefore have no excuse, you who pass judgment on another. For on whatever grounds you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things.

James 2:13 For judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment.

Luke 6:38

Psalm 79:12 Pay back into the laps of our neighbors sevenfold the reproach they hurled at You, O Lord.

Proverbs 19:17 Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender.

Isaiah 65:6 Behold, it is written before Me: I will not keep silent, but I will repay; I will pay it back into their laps

Isaiah 65:7 both for your iniquities and those of your fathers,” says the LORD. “Because they burned incense on the mountains and scorned Me on the hills, I will measure into their laps full payment for their former deeds.”

Jeremiah 32:18 You show loving devotion to thousands, but lay the sins of the fathers into the laps of their children after them, O great and mighty God whose name is the LORD of Hosts,

Mark 4:24 He went on to say, “Pay attention to what you hear. With the measure you use, it will be measured to you, and even more will be added to you.

Luke 6:39

Matthew 13:3 And He told them many things in parables, saying, “A farmer went out to sow his seed.

Matthew 15:14 Disregard them! They are blind guides. If a blind man leads a blind man, both will fall into a pit.”

Luke 6:40

Matthew 10:24 A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a servant above his master.

John 13:16 Truly, truly, I tell you, no servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him.

John 15:20 Remember the word that I spoke to you: ‘No servant is greater than his master.’ If they persecuted Me, they will persecute you as well; if they kept My word, they will keep yours as well.

Luke 6:42

Luke 6:43 No good tree bears bad fruit, nor does a bad tree bear good fruit.