Luke 6:39
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Jesus also told them a parable: “Can a blind man lead a blind man? Will they not both fall into a pit?
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Can the blind, &c.--not in the Sermon on the Mount, but recorded by Matthew in another and very striking connection (Mat 15:14).
Open source ↗In this chapter we have Christ's exposition of the moral law, which he came not to destroy, but to fulfil, and to fill up, by his gospel. I. Here is a proof of the lawfulness of works of necessity and mercy on the sabbath day, the former in vindication of his disciples' plucking the ears of corn, the latter in vindication of himself healing the withered hand on that day (Luk 6:1-11). II. His retirement for secret prayer (Luk 6:12). III. His calling his twelve apostles (Luk 6:13-16). IV. His curing the multitudes of those under various diseases who made their application to him (Luk 6:17-19). V. The sermon that he preached to his disciples and the multitude, instructing them in their duty both to God and man (v. 20-49).
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Disregard them! They are blind guides. If a blind man leads a blind man, both will fall into a pit.”
while evil men and imposters go from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived.
For those who guide this people mislead them, and those they mislead are swallowed up.
Are they ashamed of the abomination they have committed? No, they have no shame at all; they do not even know how to blush. So they will fall among the fallen; when I punish them, they will collapse, says the LORD.
Israel’s watchmen are blind, they are all oblivious; they are all mute dogs, they cannot bark; they are dreamers lying around, loving to slumber.
Are they ashamed of the abomination they have committed? No, they have no shame at all; they do not even know how to blush. So they will fall among the fallen; when I punish them, they will collapse,” says the LORD.
You snakes! You brood of vipers! How will you escape the sentence of hell?
if you are convinced that you are a guide for the blind, a light for those in darkness,