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."