Matthew 23:3

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All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not.

Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they wash not their hands when they eat bread?

Then Peter and the apostles answering said, We must obey God rather than men.

LET every soul be subject to the superior powers: for there is no power but from God; the existing powers are appointed by God.

And coming to the other, he spake after the same manner, and he replying, said, I go, sir; yet went not.

and hast confidence that thou thyself art a leader of the blind, a light of those who are in darkness,

holding the form of godliness, but denying the power of it: from these men turn with aversion.

They profess to know God; but in works deny him, being abominable and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate.