Bits of Torah Truths – Torah Concept in the NT: Avoid Hypocritical Behavior – Episode 380
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Matthew 23:3-33
ג לָכֵן כָּל אֲשֶׁר יֹאמְרוּ לָכֶם עֲשׂוּ וְשִׁמְרוּ, (דברים יז׳ י׳–יב׳) אַךְ כְּמַעֲשֵׂיהֶם אַל תַּעֲשׂוּ, כִּי אוֹמְרִים הֵם וְאֵינָם עוֹשִׂים. (מלאכי ב׳ ז׳–ח׳) … לג נְחָשִׁים בְּנֵי צִפְעוֹנִים, אֵיךְ תִּמָּלְטוּ מִדִּין גֵּיהִנּוֹם?
Matthew 23:3–33
23:3 therefore all that they tell you, do and observe, but do not do according to their deeds; for they say things and do not do them. … 23:33 “You serpents, you brood of vipers, how will you escape the sentence of hell? (NASB)
There are several parallels in the Torah that align with the concept of avoiding hypocritical behavior and emphasizing genuine righteousness, similar to Yeshua’s critique of the Pharisees in Matthew 23:3-33. For example, Leviticus 19:15 says, “You shall do no injustice in court. You shall not be partial to the poor or defer to the great, but in righteousness shall you judge your neighbor.” This verse emphasizes the importance of fair and impartial judgment, a principle violated by hypocritical behavior. Also, Deuteronomy 10:12-13, this passage stresses sincere devotion and wholehearted service to God, contrasting with mere outward observance. Yeshua’s rebuke of the Pharisees in Matthew 23:3-33 reflects these same principles, emphasizing the need for inward purity and sincerity over outward appearances. By following these timeless teachings, believers are called to live lives of integrity, compassion, and genuine devotion to God, avoiding the pitfalls of hypocrisy and self-righteousness. Note, this is how Yeshua taught Torah, the Torah has not passed away.
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