Implicit in Jesus’ warning is the idea that his disciples will go on to teach others (Matthew 28:18–20). 1 The desire to break commandments and teach others to do the same possibly stems from a misunderstanding of the fulfillment that Jesus brings. Some of his disciples might be tempted to think that he has done away with all the laws that were previously revealed, 2 as if Christians are not bound to submit to God’s law in response to Christ’s salvation (see Romans 5:20–6:4). This kind of thinking would be challenged also by the apostle Paul when he affirms that the law is good (Romans 7:12, Romans 7:14), that love is the fulfillment of the law (Romans 13:8–10; Galatians 5:13–14), and that Christian obedience to Jesus involves keeping the requirements of the law in response to God’s grace (Romans 8:1–4). 3
19 Celui donc qui supprimera l'un de ces plus petits commandements, et qui enseignera aux hommes à faire de même, sera appelé le plus petit dans le royaume des cieux; mais celui qui les observera, et qui enseignera à les observer, celui-là sera appelé grand dans le royaume des cieux.