
A devotional scene inspired by Matthew 23:16-18. The scene is interpretable in the style of pointillism, a late-19th-century painting technique. The central theme is the dichotomy between swearing by the temple and swearing by the gold of the temple, and also, by the altar and the gift that is upon it. It is subtly reflected in the elements present: an opulent temple, shimmering gold, an imposing altar and a awe-inspiring gift upon it. The scene carries a respectful and devotional undertone, reflecting the spiritual context of Christianity. No text or words should be visible in the image.
Matthew 23:16-18 Woe unto you, ye blind guides, which say, Whosoever shall swear by the temple, it is nothing; but whosoever shall swear by the gold of the temple, he is a debtor! Ye fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gold, or the temple that sanctifieth the gold? And, Whosoever shall swear by the altar, it is nothing; but whosoever sweareth by the gift that is upon it, he is guilty.
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