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Unveiling Hypocrisy and Priorities in Matthew 23

In Matthew 23, Jesus exposes the hypocrisy of the Pharisees, highlighting their warped values and neglected priorities. This passage emphasizes the importance of righteousness over rituals and the weightier matters of the law, such as mercy and love. By examining attitudes, motives, and actions, it urges us to prioritize relationships and genuine repentance over mere outward displays of religious devotion.

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Unveiling Hypocrisy and Priorities in Matthew 23

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  1. MAJORING in MinorsandMinoringin MAJORS MATTHEW 23:16-39

  2. Mathew 23 • Jesus publicly rebukes the “righteousness” of the Pharisees • He rebukes their hypocrisyv.1-4 • He rebukes their hidden motivesv.5-12 • They actively hurt others and do not help them v.13-15 • Jesus rebukes their warped value system v.16-22 (they lovedmoney—Luke 16:14) • Jesus rebukes their priorites v.23-28 • Priorities are a reflection of values

  3. Mathew 23:23-24 • They cared to keep the law of tithing; even spices • They neglected the weightier matters of the law (fairness, mercy, faith, love of God) • Deut. 10:12-13, Micah 6:8, Prov. 21:3 • Priorities: 1 Sam. 15:22-23, obedienceis the truesacrifice • Righteousness over ritual Isaiah 1:10-17 • Repentance over ritual Psalm 51:17 • Reconciliationbefore worship Matt. 5:23-24

  4. Mathew 23:25-39 • Neglect of the weightier matters nullifies the effort to keep the lighter matters v.25-26 • Outside is not clean if the inside is not clean • It is possible to be blindto our hypocrisy John 9:39-41 • Especially if we compartmentalize religion 1 Peter 3:7that your prayers be not hindered • Cultivating relationships should be a priority • Attitudes, motives, affect actionsProv. 4:23 • Judgment onhypocrites Matt. 23:27-39

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