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Today an acceptable definition of hypocrisy is saying one thing yet doing another.
However, this is another side of hypocrisy that is rarely mentioned.
Doing the right things but loving the wrong.
In this passage of scripture, we see a mixture of both.
To set the scene we will travel to Luke 11.
In this passage there are several clues given that let us know the criticisms given by Jesus to these religious leaders was intended to reveal to them they stood before God unclean.
Clue #1 Luke sets the scene by recording the reaction of the Pharisees to Jesus not indulging them in the ritual washing.
Clue # 2 Jesus uses imagery such as the cleanliness of dishes and touching unmarked graves as a way to illustrate his purpose of His harsh response.
Clue # 3 Jesus chief complaint about religious throughout the gospels.
To show them their uncleaness Jesus makes 6 “woe” statements.
In this passage Jesus uses the word “woe” 6x.
Each time it was directed against an action of the religious that revealed a unclean heart condition.
The Word “woe” means,
Both wrath and sorrow, anger and pity.
There is no single English word to express what it means.
It is a grieving denunciation; a sorrowful wrath; a pitying anger.
It is a godly threat.
Woe # 1 - Giving without Loving
These guys were so meticulous in tithing everything.
They didn’t even miss tithing their herbs.
Yet in all of this meticulousness, Jesus accuses them of missing the main focus of the Law.
To love God and to Love others.
At times it is easy for us also to lose site of why we do things, isn’t it?
How often do we evaluate our actions even our good ones by God’s purpose behind it.
Why do I attend church?
Because I love God and Love people.
Why do I serve?
Because I love God and love people
Why do I work?
Because I love God and love people
Why do I do anything that I do?
Because I love God and love people.
Woe # 2 - Loving Themselves
Woe # 3 - Spreading their Uncleanness
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