In the Western tradition, many phrases and terms from the Bible are utilized as allegory, metaphors, idioms, or simply to describe the characteristics of a known person or event. They have become an essential element of literature and descriptions of everyday life situations. Many of these are from the Sermon on the Mount. We consider a few examples in today’s episode.
Scriptures referenced include Matthew 7:1-6; Proverbs 26:11; 2 Peter 2:22; 1 Corinthians 2:15–16; Matthew 9:10; Matthew 10:14; Matthew 5:38-39; Matthew 7:15, 20; Ezekiel 13, Matthew 24:23–27, 2 Peter 3:3; 2 Peter 2:1–3; Jude 1:17–18; 2 Peter 3:14; Matthew 5:41; Matthew 7:12; Matthew 5:13, 37; Matthew 5:1-12; and Matthew 6:9-13.
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