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V.13 “Woe to you …” (v.14) “Woe to you …” v.15 “Woe to you …” v.16 “Woe to you …” v.23 “Woe to you …” v.25 “Woe to you …” v.27 “Woe to you …” v.29 “Woe to you …” Matthew 23:13-29
Jesus was heartbroken by the Pharisees’ conduct. He was concerned about their inner motivation, the Pharisees were obsessive about external behaviour and unconcerned about their own attitude. Jesus taught principals; whereas the Pharisees taught rules and regulations. Jesus measured character; the Pharisees measured religious activity. Jesus was humble; the Pharisees were proud. Let’s make Jesus’ priorities our priorities.
