Do as I say . . . not as I do

Do as I say  .  .  .   not as I do

Matt. 23:3

So observe and practice all they tell you; [hear what is said, pay attention and take notice of it, and act according to what is read because it is from the Law God gave to Moses]

but do not do what they do, [don’t follow their example if they’re living doesn’t match up to what they preach]

FOR THEY PREACH, [talk and give pious advice to look good in front of others]

BUT DO NOT PRACTICE WHAT THEY PREACH. [they talk of good works, but do none; they bid others do them, but do not practice them themselves; they very strictly and severely put them on others, but are very careless themselves to observe them]
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Pray the Word:

Lord, to be blunt – this is the definition of a hypocrite. And, boy, do we hate those kind of people who have the pious attitude of DO AS I SAY  .  .   NOT AS I DO.   While it’s so easy to see and judge this in others ----  we will first turn to our own lives and ask You to take a hard look at us and let us see where we fall short of knowing the right way, but fail to do as we should. May we be able to see and accept what You show us and have the power to make the changes needed.