Matthew 15

Commentary

Matthew 15 is a chapter that speaks to the importance of faith and obedience. Jesus is teaching his disciples about the importance of honoring God's commands and not following the traditions of men. He begins by rebuking the Pharisees and scribes for their hypocrisy in following the traditions of men while neglecting the commands of God. He then goes on to explain that it is not what goes into a person's mouth that defiles them, but what comes out of it. He explains that it is the heart that matters, and that it is from the heart that evil thoughts, murder, adultery, and other sins come. Jesus then goes on to perform a miracle, healing a Canaanite woman's daughter. This miracle serves to illustrate the power of faith and obedience. The woman had faith that Jesus could heal her daughter, and she was willing to obey his commands. This is an example of how faith and obedience can lead to miraculous results. Finally, Jesus speaks of the importance of giving to the poor. He explains that it is not what we have that matters, but what we give away. He encourages his disciples to give to those in need, and to not be concerned with what they receive in return. Matthew 15 is a powerful chapter that speaks to the importance of faith and obedience. It is a reminder that God's commands are to be followed, and that faith and obedience can lead to miraculous results. It is also a reminder that we should be generous with our resources, and not be concerned with what we receive in return.