Matthew 23: 1-4- Hypocrites
M atthew 23: 1- 4 - Jesus spends all but the last few verses of this chapter calling out the scribes and Pharisees. He is looking at their behavior and the intent of their hearts. In verses 1 through 4 , Jesus does not mince any words, ‘ Then Jesus said to the crowds and to His disciples, “The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses’s seat, so do and observe whatever they tell you, but not the works they do. For they preach, but do not practice. They tie up heavy burdens, hard to bear, and lay them on people’s shoulders, but they themselves are not willing to move them with their finger.’ For me the key sentence says, “For they preach, but do not practice.” As we grow and learn God’s principles, we learn what to say and how to live those principles. Actually practicing those principles in our daily lives, consistently over time, is what really shows the intent of our hearts...