Jesus

Matthew 23:4

Teaching Leadership

"They tie up heavy, cumbersome loads and put them on other people's shoulders, but they themselves are not willing to lift a finger to move them."

— Matthew 23:4

Jesus condemning the Pharisees' oppressive rules

Book

Matthew

Chapter & Verses

Ch. 23, v.4

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 (Leadership) in other Gospels

Mark 10:42

"You know that those who are regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them."