From the Book of Mark, Chapter 12:
38(O)In His teaching He was saying: "Beware of the scribes who like to walk around in long robes, and like (P)respectful greetings in the market places,
39and chief seats in the synagogues and places of honor at banquets,
40(Q)who devour widows' houses, and for appearance's sake offer long prayers; these will receive greater condemnation."
Do you need to hear it in your favorite translation? So sayeth King James.
12:38 And he said unto them in his doctrine, Beware of the scribes, which love to go in long clothing, and [love] salutations in the marketplaces,
12:39 And the chief seats in the synagogues, and the uppermost rooms at feasts:
12:40 Which devour widows' houses, and for a pretence make long prayers: these shall receive greater damnation.
Yes, he was talking about people just like you, and your vain, arrogant friends.
Ponder on your pride and avarice.
-The Oklahoma Hippy
I would disagree with your take on who Jesus was referring to. It's pretty fascinating actually. I read a book about Pharisees while I was in Ecuador.
ReplyDeleteTo say that the Pharisees are analogous to politicians is erroneous. I think it's a similar mistake as those who followed Christ who though that Jesus was going to be a political King. Jesus' message was apolitical. His critique wasn't on the Pharisees as politicians, but instead as religious leaders. So, the modern day pharisees would be more like the administration of the Catholic Church, which names themselves Christ's representatives, but covers up child molestation conspiracies.
Yea I said it.