Matthew 23:3-12

Goodspeed(i) 3 So do everything they tell you, and observe it all, but do not do as they do, for they talk but do not act. 4 They tie up heavy loads and have them put on men's shoulders, but they will not lift a finger to move them. 5 They do everything they do to have men see it. They wear wide Scripture texts as charms, and they wear large tassels, 6 and they like the best places at dinners and the front seats in the synagogues, 7 and to be saluted with respect in public places, and to have men call them 'Rabbi.' 8 But you must not let people call you 'Rabbi,' for you have only one teacher, and you are all brothers. 9 And you must not call anyone on earth your father, for you have only one father, your heavenly Father. 10 And you must not let men call you master, for you have only one master, the Christ. 11 But he who is greatest among you must be your servant. 12 Whoever exalts himself will be humbled and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.