What does Matthew 22:7 mean?

Matthew 22:7 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Matthew 22:7 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

But when the king heard thereof, he was wroth: and he sent forth his armies, and destroyed those murderers, and burned up their city.

5But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandise:

6And the remnant took his servants, and entreated them spitefully, and slew them.

7But when the king heard thereof, he was wroth: and he sent forth his armies, and destroyed those murderers, and burned up their city.

8Then saith he to his servants, The wedding is ready, but they which were bidden were not worthy.

9Go ye therefore into the highways, and as many as ye shall find, bid to the marriage.

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