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Matthew 23:1-8
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Matthew 23:1-8
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Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples,
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"The scribes and the Pharisees teach with Moses' authority.
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So be careful to do everything they tell you. But don't follow their example, because they don't practice what they preach.
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They make loads that are hard to carry and lay them on the shoulders of the people. However, they are not willing to lift a finger to move them.
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"They do everything to attract people's attention. They make their headbands large and the tassels on their shawls long.
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They love the place of honor at dinners and the front seats in synagogues.
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They love to be greeted in the marketplaces and to have people call them Rabbi.
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But don't make others call you Rabbi, because you have only one teacher, and you are all followers.
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