Matthew 23:2-4

The Voice

Jesus with the Pharisees listening uses them as an example of the pious but truly unrighteous. He calls the people to mind the Pharisees’ words, not their examples, because they talk about righteousness and faithfulness, but they are a faithless and unrighteous crew.

Jesus: ²The Pharisees and the scribes occupy the seat of Moses. ³So you should do the things they tell you to do—but don’t do the things they do. ⁴They heap heavy burdens upon their neighbors’ backs, and they prove unwilling to do anything to help shoulder the load.

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