provision in Christ shows that that person is not dealing properly with his or her sinful condition. In their superficial righteousness the religious leaders justified their love of money and their setting aside the true intent of the Law of Moses. One example was their disregard for the marriage laws. Some of them thought divorce could be justified for almost any reason. Not much has changed in modern times. (For Jesus’ teachings on divorce and remarriage, see comments on Matt. 5:32 and 19:1–11.)