Matthew 23:1-12 (pt. 1)

<p>Hypocrisy can be deeply discouraging, especially when it comes from people who claim to represent God.</p><p><br></p><p>But in Matthew 23, Jesus does not allow the failures of the religious leaders to become an excuse for His disciples to stop doing what is right.</p><p><br></p><p>In Part 1, Pastor Mike challenges us to take responsibility for our own obedience. People will disappoint us. Leaders will fall short. Examples will fail.</p><p><br></p><p>But our standard is not the people around us. Our standard is God.</p><p><br></p><p>We do not need to wait for the perfect leader, church, or environment before we can hear God’s Word, do what He says, and keep growing.</p>