Or if he ask a fish, will he give him a serpent?
Or if your kid asks for fish, are you really going to hand them a snake instead?
Good parents don't trick their kids with dangerous stuff when they ask for something they need.
📚 Historical Context
In the first century AD, Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount to his disciples and a crowd in Galilee, using everyday illustrations from Jewish life to teach about God's character and kingdom values. He contrasted a father's natural inclination to give good things, like fish for food, with the idea of giving something harmful, like a serpent, to emphasize that God is trustworthy and benevolent. This teaching drew from common cultural experiences where parents provided for their children, highlighting the absurdity of malice in parental care.
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