Jesus

Matthew 23:3

Teaching Hypocrisy and Deception

"So you must be careful to do everything they tell you. But do not do what they do, for they do not practice what they preach."

— Matthew 23:3

Jesus warning about religious hypocrisy

Book

Matthew

Chapter & Verses

Ch. 23, v.3

Matthew 5:3

"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."

Matthew 5:4

"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted."

Matthew 5:5

"Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth."

Same theme (Hypocrisy and Deception) in other Gospels

Mark 8:15

"Be careful. Watch out for the yeast of the Pharisees and that of Herod."