So if you ignore the least commandment and teach others to do the same, you will be called the least in the Kingdom of Heaven. But anyone who obeys God’s laws and teaches them will be called great in the Kingdom of Heaven.

But anyone who hears my teaching and doesn’t obey it is foolish, like a person who builds a house on sand.

The disciples were amazed. “Who is this man?” they asked. “Even the winds and waves obey him!”

“I’ve obeyed all these commandments,” the young man replied. “What else must I do?”

“Which of the two obeyed his father?” They replied, “The first.” Then Jesus explained his meaning: “I tell you the truth, corrupt tax collectors and prostitutes will get into the Kingdom of God before you do.

So practice and obey whatever they tell you, but don’t follow their example. For they don’t practice what they teach.

Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”