๐จโ๐ซ๐ฌ๐๐๐๐๐ฆ ๐ฐ๐๐ฟ๐
In Matthew 23, Jesus addresses the Pharisees and teachers of the law, calling them hypocrites for their outward displays of righteousness while neglecting justice, mercy, and faithfulness. He warns them of their deceitful behavior, comparing them to snakes and vultures. He also condemns their love of titles and positions of power, cautioning that those who exalt themselves will be humbled.
Verse: "Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You give a tenth of your spicesโmint, dill and cumin. But you have neglected the more important matters of the lawโjustice, mercy and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former." – Matthew 23:23
๐จโ๐ซ – Jesus
๐ฌ – Speaking
๐ – Heartbreak of Jesus towards hypocritical behavior
๐ – Highlighting the issues
๐ – Prayerful warning to the Pharisees
๐ – Comparing the Pharisees to snakes
๐ฆ
– Comparing the Pharisees to vultures
๐ฐ – Love of titles and positions of power
๐ – Warning of humbling those who exalt themselves
๐ฟ – Importance of justice, mercy, and faithfulness
๐ – Condemnation of deceitful behavior