So whatever they tell you, do and observe. But don’t do what they do; for what they say, they do not do.
The hand of God was also on Judah to give them one heart to do what the king and the officials commanded by the word of Adonai.
If you do this thing as God so commands you, then you will be able to endure, and all these people will go to their places in shalom.”
The man went to the second son and said the same thing. But he answered, ‘I will, sir,’ and didn’t go.
saying, “The Torah scholars and Pharisees sit on the seat of Moses.
They tie up heavy loads, hard to carry, and lay them on men’s shoulders; but they themselves aren’t willing to lift a finger to move them.
Peter and the emissaries replied, “We must obey God rather than men.
Let every person submit himself to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist are put in place by God.
“See, just as Adonai my God commanded me, I have taught you statutes and ordinances to do in the land that you are about to enter to possess.
Go say to them, “Return to your tents.”
holding to an outward form of godliness but denying its power. Avoid these people!
They claim to know God but their deeds deny Him. They are despicable and disobedient and worthless for any good deed.