MATTHEW 23
2 Outlines
Matthew 23:1-7
MARKS OF A HYPOCRITE
A HYPOCRITE IS:
INCONSISTENT - Vss. 1-3
The Scribes and
Pharisees were great at telling others what to do, but didn't do it themselves.
INCONSIDERATE - Vss. 4
They placed great
burdens on others, but didn't place the same burdens on themselves.
INSINCERE - Vss. 5-7
They wanted to be seen
as holy and respected but did not want to earn the holiness or respect.
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Matthew 23:23-28
IS THERE A PHARISEE WITHIN ME
The Pharisees were the religious fundamentalists of
their day. Although they had stood for
many good things, they had fallen into the sin of hypocrisy. There is nothing wrong with being a
"fundamental" Christian, but let's beware of making some of the same
mistakes which the Pharisees made.
OUTWARD COMPLIANCE, INWARD FAILURE Vss. 23-24
OUTWARD CLEANLINESS, INWARD FILTH Vss. 25-26
OUTWARD COMELINESS, INWARD FAULTS Vss. 27-28