Matthew 23:2-4 ▼

2 saying: “The scribes and Pharisees have seated themselves in Moses’ chair [of authority as teachers of the Law];

3 so practice and observe everything they tell you, but do not do as they do; for they preach [things], but do not practice them.

4 The scribes and Pharisees tie up heavy loads [that are hard to bear] and place them on men’s shoulders, but they themselves will not lift a finger [to make them lighter].