Beware of the Scribes (continued)
(Mt 23:3-12, Mk 12:38-40, and Lk 20:45-47)
"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. And they tie up heavy loads, and lay them on men's shoulders; but they themselves are unwilling to move them with so much as a finger. But they do all their deeds to be noticed by men; for they broaden their phylacteries, and lengthen the tassels of their garments. And they love the place of honor at banquets, and the chief seats in the synagogues, and respectful greetings in the market places, and being called by men, Rabbi. But do not be called Rabbi; for One is your Teacher, and you are all brothers. And do not call anyone on earth your father; for One is your Father, He who is in heaven. And do not be called leaders; for One is your Leader, that is, Christ. But the greatest among you shall be your servant. And whoever exalts himself shall be humbled; and whoever humbles himself shall be exalted.”A. Phylacteries. Small leather boxes which contain portions of Scripture (Deuteronomy 6:4-9, 11:13-20, and Exodus 13:1-16). They were worn on the arm and forehead in order to literally fulfill Deuteronomy 6:8.
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