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Jesus Christ » History of » Exposes the hypocrisies of the scribes and pharisees (in jerusalem)
He also said in His teaching, "Beware of the scribes, who want to go around in long robes, and who want greetings in the marketplaces, the front seats in the synagogues, and the places of honor at banquets. They devour widows' houses and say long prayers just for show. These will receive harsher punishment."
While all the people were listening, He said to His disciples, "Beware of the scribes, who want to go around in long robes and who love greetings in the marketplaces, the front seats in the synagogues, and the places of honor at banquets. They devour widows' houses and say long prayers just for show. These will receive greater punishment."
Prayer » Long » Of scribes
Punishment » According to deeds
“For this is what the Lord God says: I will deal with you according to what you have done, since you have despised the oath by breaking the covenant.
I test the heart
to give to each according to his way,
according to what his actions deserve.
by the words of his mouth,
and the work of a man’s hands will reward him.
the prince will be clothed in grief;
and the hands of the people of the land will tremble.
I will deal with them according to their own conduct,
and I will judge them by their own standards.
Then they will know that I am Yahweh.
won’t He who weighs hearts
Won’t He who protects your life
Won’t He repay a person according to his work?
For You repay each according to his works.
fury to His enemies,
retribution to His foes,
and He will repay the coastlands.
I will send My anger against you
and judge you according to your ways.
I will punish you for all your detestable practices.
I dealt with them according to their uncleanness and transgressions, and I hid My face from them.
But didn’t My words and My statutes that I commanded My servants the prophets overtake your ancestors? They repented and said: As the Lord of Hosts purposed to deal with us for our ways and deeds, so He has dealt with us.”
And that slave who knew his master's will and didn't prepare himself or do it will be severely beaten. But the one who did not know and did things deserving of blows will be beaten lightly. Much will be required of everyone who has been given much. And even more will be expected of the one who has been entrusted with more.
The wicked » Causes of failure in » Rapacity of
Be serious! Be alert! Your adversary the Devil is prowling around like a roaring lion, looking for anyone he can devour.
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I know that after my departure savage wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock.
But the Lord said to him: “Now you Pharisees clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside you are full of greed and evil.
But if you bite and devour one another, watch out, or you will be consumed by one another.
You desire and do not have. You murder and covet and cannot obtain. You fight and war. You do not have because you do not ask.