Pharisaism Exposed

1 aThen Jesus spoke to the crowds and to His disciples,

2 saying: “aThe scribes and the Pharisees have seated themselves in the chair of Moses;

3 therefore all that they tell you, do and observe, but do not do according to their deeds; for they say things and do not do them.

4 “aThey tie up heavy burdens and lay them on men’s shoulders, but they themselves are unwilling to move them with so much as a finger.

5 “But they do all their deeds ato be noticed by men; for they bbroaden their 1phylacteries and lengthen cthe tassels of their garments.

6 “They alove the place of honor at banquets and the chief seats in the synagogues,

7 and respectful greetings in the market places, and being called aRabbi by men.

8 “But ado not be called bRabbi; for One is your Teacher, and you are all brothers.

9 “Do not call anyone on earth your father; for aOne is your Father, He who is in heaven.

10 “Do not be called 1leaders; for One is your Leader, that is, Christ.

11 “aBut the greatest among you shall be your servant.

12 “aWhoever exalts himself shall be humbled; and whoever humbles himself shall be exalted.