Mercy as Loyalty to God

The commentary on the Sermon on the Mount by W.D. Davies and Dale Allison suggests that the concept of Elos conveys the idea of loyalty in a relationship. According to them, Matthew and Jesus were demonstrating their loyalty to God through acts of mercy and loving kindness. However, they neglected weightier matters of justice and mercy, which were also crucial. The gospel of Matthew emphasizes that merciful action is the concrete expression of loyalty to God, and what God demands is not just activity directed to Him, but loving kindness directed towards other people.

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