Matthew 23

Commentary

Matthew 23 is a chapter that speaks to the hypocrisy of the religious leaders of Jesus' day. Jesus begins by warning the people to not follow the example of the scribes and Pharisees, who were the religious leaders of the day. He goes on to describe how they were more concerned with outward appearances than with true righteousness. He accuses them of being hypocrites who were more concerned with their own reputation than with the truth. He also accuses them of being blind guides who lead people astray. Jesus then goes on to describe the various ways in which the religious leaders were hypocritical. He accuses them of being more concerned with their own honor than with God's honor. He also accuses them of being more concerned with their own gain than with the welfare of the people. He also accuses them of being more concerned with their own traditions than with God's law. Finally, Jesus warns the people to not follow the example of the religious leaders. He tells them to instead follow the example of God, who is the only true source of righteousness. He also tells them to be humble and to seek God's will in all things. Matthew 23 is a powerful reminder of the importance of true righteousness and humility. It is a reminder that we should not be concerned with our own honor or gain, but with God's honor and the welfare of others. It is a reminder that we should not be concerned with our own traditions, but with God's law. It is a reminder that we should seek God's will in all things.