In Matthew 23:13-22, Jesus pronounces a series of woes on the scribes and Pharisees, exposing the dangers of spiritual hypocrisy. He condemns those who shut the doors of heaven, making salvation inaccessible, those who mislead others into false discipleship, and those whose words and oaths cannot be trusted. The Pharisees’ outward religiosity masked hearts far from God, demonstrating the emptiness of ritual without true obedience. As followers of Christ, we are called to enter through the true Door, make disciples in the way of the Gospel, and let our words reflect integrity before God.
