I am a Jesus Pusher! “Whoever therefore breaks one of the least of these commandments, and teaches men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever does and teaches them, he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 5:19). There is a correlation between your view of the Scriptures and what you teach. . If you regard parts of the Scriptures as “least” and unimportant, you will reveal that in what you do and teach. If you choose the parts of the Scriptures you want to focus on, it will shape your expression of truth. Your relationship with the Scriptures will determine the level and presentation of your life.
Jesus uses the word “teaches” twice in this passage. The Greek word “didasko” is used ninety-seven times as a verb and fifty-nine times as a noun in the New Testament. It expresses the idea of “to instruct” or “to place something in someone’s mind.” In our passage, the idea of “does” is connected with the word “teaches.” In describing the individual who embraces only part of the Scriptures as valuable, Jesus uses the word “luo,” translated “breaks,” meaning “to loosen.” The word means “to loosen” something fastened, such as a prisoner. It means “to dissolve,” as in sever or break. The Book of Acts describes the stern of a ship broken by the violence of the waves (Acts 27:41). In our passage, “one of the least of these commandments” would be dissolved, annulled, or made void. In other words, it is not necessary to “do.” In describing a person who embraces the Scriptures thoroughly, Jesus uses the Greek word “poieo” for “does.” This word expresses what is in the individual expressing more than mere activity or accomplishing a deed. The word means “trees bearing (poieo) fruit.” Jesus came to fulfill the Scriptures. In this accomplishment, He set aside, dissolved, or annulled no part of it. It was not what Jesus did, but what was in Him bearing fruit through Him. That is what He wants to be in us! I am a Jesus Pusher!