Matthew 23:2-12

2“The experts in Moses’ Teachings and the Pharisees teach with Moses’ authority.

3So be careful to do everything they tell you. But don’t follow their example, because they don’t practice what they preach.

4They make loads that are hard to carry and lay them on the shoulders of the people. However, they are not willing to lift a finger to move them.

5“They do everything to attract people’s attention. They make their headbands large and the tassels on their shawls long.

6They love the place of honor at dinners and the front seats in synagogues.

7They love to be greeted in the marketplaces and to have people call them Rabbi.

8But don’t make others call you Rabbi, because you have only one teacher, and you are all followers.

9And don’t call anyone on earth your father, because you have only one Father, and he is in heaven.

10Don’t make others call you a leader, because you have only one leader, the Messiah.

11The person who is greatest among you will be your servant.

12Whoever honors himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be honored.