Luke refers to his Gospel in the words quoted. In the Gospel Luke is describing what the Lord did and taught. It is remarkable that the works of the Lord Jesus are mentioned before His words.
Perfect Lord! He was the opposite of the Pharisees, of whom He had to say: “Therefore whatever they tell you to observe, that observe and do, but do not do according to their works; for they say, and do not do.” (Mt. 23:3). The Pharisees spoke first. And then they did not even follow up their fine words with deeds.
When the Lord Jesus asked a rich young man to sell everything, He Himself had already set an example – in a much higher sense, of course – because He had come down from heaven in grace and had become poor (cf. Mt. 19:21; 2 Cor. 8:9).
Thus life and teaching always went hand in hand with Christ. In this, too, He is our perfect role model.
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