I read the analysis and it's really true that I never really remember hearing/reading that Jesus gets mad easily... except for boasting and hypocrisy.. and when the people were selling things in the temple (thank you Eunice SSN).
There are two points to this passage..
When Jesus is talking about how he can't be the Son of David, I know His connection to David is to show that He is human too, but when you think about it, biologically, he can't be a son of David, because technically none of Joseph's DNA was a part of him.. but that's too literal. Jesus may not be a Son of David, but he is certainly 100% God and 100% man. And historically speaking, a father in those times would never call their sons "Lord." But that is also taking things too literal.
Then the passage talks about high priests and the Pharisees who give their wealth away because they are rich and want to show off. They take pride in how much they give and they want a good reputation it seems. But Jesus HATES that! If the Bible tells you to pray in a secret place that you love, it probably also pertains to all the righteous things that you do. Do no boast!
We are human.. and very prideful creatures. If you think about all the times we boasted or showed off, every time we did these things God did not like it. Just thinking about that is scary - that we would/could do something that would anger God.
Next time we take an action, think about what you are doing. Do not flaunt your achievements. Who cares what others think of you; just as long as you have eyes for God and only try to do what He requires of you, there is no point to think about what you look like to others. Their judgment, opinion, and view of you are not going to matter. That is God's job.
So I am going to try to be more humble and not be prideful... hopefully I will be able to keep myself in check.
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