
Matthew 23:13-30
Hope for Hypocrites
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Scribes and Pharisees - A History
5 Indictments on Religious Leaders
Matthew 23:1-12
- They do not practice what they preach
- They are unwilling to do what they demand of others
- They love to show off
- They love to be honored
- They are arrogant and see ministry as an opportunity to gain recognition and wealth
False Teachers are coming:
- 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4
- 1 Timothy 4:1-3
- 2 Timothy 3:1-9
- 2 Peter 2:1-3
7 Woes for Hypocrites
Matthew 23:13-36
Woe = Ouai
Woe #1
Keeping people out of the Kingdom
Matthew 23:13-14
Woe #2
Converting people to legalism and works-righteousness
Matthew 23:15
Woe #3
False and self-serving Bible teaching
Matthew 23:16-22
Woe #4
Emphasizing one law to the neglect of another
Matthew 23:23-24
Woe #5
External Righteousness and Internal Corruption
Matthew 23:25-26
Woe #6
Outward Religion and Heart wickedness
Matthew 23:27-28
Woe #7
A claim to godliness without substance
Matthew 23:29-36
Judgment
Hope for Hypocrites