Dealing With Hypocritical Leaders

I'm reading Matthew 23 and I feel like screaming "Ride on Jesus". Somehow, I decided to read verses 1-3 slowly. Ha!

The teachers of the law and the Pharisees were not practising what they were preaching. They were HYPOCRITES! Jesus acknowledged the fact that they were hypocrites and went on to address their matter. I think some of us would have accused Jesus Christ of "touching the Lord's anointed" if we were in the audience that day.

However, Jesus' instruction to His hearers was this - These teachers of the law and Pharisees are hypocrites. Nevertheless, do as they preach (not as they do).

WHY? Why should I listen to hypocritical leaders?

Because they sit in Moses' seat, that's why...These were the constituted authority in that day. Though they were not obeying the rules of engagement, Jesus admonished His hearers to still do as they preached (though the leaders themselves were not obeying their own rules).

My people, let's review this matter critically. What are your thoughts on this matter?

It's a beautiful Saturday morning here. I trust that all is going on well at your end...

Enjoy your day.