If I would follow your advice and Jesus could perceive it, he, as a Jewish teacher, surely would not approve of such behavior.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He uses a rhetorical example involving Jesus to decline advice that conflicts with his values.
- In plain terms
- He says even Jesus would not approve of following bad advice.
- What can you take from it?
- Use analogies to clarify ethical boundaries.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you say no politely?
- When does faith guide choices?
Another view
It relies on religious assumptions others may not share.
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