For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother.”
Christ does not demand perfect fulfillment of the law, no living man could bear that name. He commends faith, which is the spring of obedience and covers the defects of the flesh so they are not counted against us. Yet mark: He observed all human duty to His kinsmen faithfully. The point is comparison: spiritual kinship surpasses fleshly ties. Since He honors His disciples with the rank of brother, we are guilty of base ingratitude if we do not cast off the desires of the flesh and press toward that calling.
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Christ kept preaching to the crowd though interrupted by His mother and brothers outside, His work was not to be stopped by opposition or distraction. Note how those nearest to Him, with daily private access, were the least mindful to hear Him teach: familiarity breeds neglect of grace.
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Commenting on Matthew 12:46-50
Verse 50. (w) "will of my Father" . REMARKS ON MATTHEW CHAPTER 12 (1.) Our Saviour has taught us the right use of the Sabbath, . His conduct was an explanation of the meaning of the fourth commandment. By his example we may learn what may be done.