Beware of showy religious leaders

Some people are embarrassed by their church affiliation, others parade it proudly. The Bible addresses both groups of people. Hear what Jesus said about the latter,

Then He said to them in His teaching, “Beware of the scribes, who desire to go around in long robes, love greetings in the marketplaces, the best seats in the synagogues, and the best places at feasts, who devour widows’ houses, and for a pretense make long prayers. These will receive greater condemnation” (Mark 12.38–40).

We want to live our Christianity that others might see what it means to be a follower of Jesus Christ, but we cannot do it simply to be seen by people.

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