Bullet points: things and behavior that Jesus condemned

 Here’s a bullet point summary in modern English of the things and behaviors that Jesus did not like

  • Hypocrisy of religious leaders: Jesus criticized the Pharisees and teachers of the law for saying one thing but doing another. They didn’t practice what they preached.

  • Burdening others: He condemned them for placing heavy, strict rules on people but not helping them carry those burdens.

  • Seeking attention and status: Jesus disapproved of their love for public recognition, like taking the best seats in synagogues and seeking to be greeted with honor in marketplaces.

  • Pride in titles: He rejected their desire to be called "Rabbi" or other lofty titles, emphasizing humility instead.

  • Blocking others from God: Jesus accused them of shutting the door of God’s kingdom in people’s faces, neither entering themselves nor allowing others to enter.

  • Misleading converts: He criticized them for leading converts into the same hypocrisy and corruption they practiced.

  • Misguided priorities: Jesus rebuked them for focusing on minor details of the law, like tithing spices, while neglecting more important matters like justice, mercy, and faithfulness.

  • Outward appearance over inner purity: He condemned their obsession with looking righteous on the outside while being full of greed and self-indulgence on the inside.

  • False piety: Jesus called them out for being like whitewashed tombs—beautiful on the outside but full of decay and death inside.

  • Persecuting prophets: He accused them of building monuments to prophets while being complicit in the same sins that led to the prophets’ deaths.

  • Arrogance and self-righteousness: Jesus denounced their arrogance in thinking they were better than their ancestors who sinned, yet they were repeating the same behaviors.

  • Judging others harshly: Jesus taught against judging others unfairly or hypocritically (Matthew 7:1-5, Luke 6:37).

  • Greed and materialism: He condemned placing wealth and possessions above God, warning against greed and the love of money (Luke 12:15, Matthew 6:24).

  • Pride and arrogance: Jesus rebuked those who exalted themselves and sought power or status over others (Luke 18:9-14, Matthew 23:12).

  • Lack of forgiveness: He warned against refusing to forgive others, emphasizing that forgiveness is essential in God’s kingdom (Matthew 6:14-15, Matthew 18:21-35).

  • Religious legalism: Jesus opposed rigid adherence to rules at the expense of love, mercy, and compassion (Mark 2:23-27, Matthew 12:1-8).

  • Hypocrisy: Beyond Matthew 23, Jesus repeatedly criticized people who acted righteous outwardly but had corrupt hearts (Luke 11:37-44, Matthew 7:21-23).

  • Self-righteousness: He condemned those who trusted in their own goodness while looking down on others (Luke 18:9-14).

  • Exploiting the vulnerable: Jesus criticized those who took advantage of widows, the poor, or the powerless for personal gain (Mark 12:40, Luke 11:46).

  • Lack of faith: He rebuked the disciples and others when they doubted God’s power or promises (Matthew 8:26, Matthew 14:31).

  • Hypocritical fasting and prayer: Jesus condemned fasting, praying, or giving to impress others rather than doing it sincerely for God (Matthew 6:1-18).

  • Hard-heartedness: He opposed those who were unwilling to repent, listen to God’s word, or show compassion (Matthew 13:15, Mark 3:5).

  • Causing others to sin: Jesus had strong words for those who led others, especially children, into sin (Matthew 18:6-7, Luke 17:1-2).

  • Religious exclusivity: He rebuked those who believed salvation or God’s blessings were limited to their group, emphasizing that God’s love is for all people (Luke 4:24-27, Matthew 8:10-12).

  • Violence and revenge: Jesus taught against retaliation and promoted turning the other cheek and loving enemies instead (Matthew 5:38-44).

  • Oppressing the poor and marginalized: Jesus rebuked anyone who neglected or mistreated the poor, widows, orphans, and those in need. He emphasized that how people treat the "least of these" reflects their relationship with Him (Matthew 25:40-45, Luke 16:19-31).

  • Boasting about wealth or status: Jesus condemned those who took pride in their riches or social status, teaching that it is harder for the rich to enter the kingdom of God if wealth becomes their priority (Mark 10:23-25, Luke 18:22-25).

  • Religious exclusivity and elitism: He challenged the Pharisees and others who believed that salvation was only for certain groups or those who strictly followed their traditions, reaffirming that God’s kingdom is open to all (Matthew 8:10-12, Luke 4:25-27).

  • Hardness of heart toward sinners: Jesus opposed those who looked down on or condemned sinners while failing to recognize their own need for forgiveness (Luke 7:36-50, John 8:1-11).

  • Superficial worship: He called out people who honored God with their lips but whose hearts were far from Him, emphasizing that worship must be genuine and from the heart (Matthew 15:7-9, John 4:23-24).

  • Faith without action: Jesus criticized those who claimed to know God but failed to live out their faith through love, compassion, and obedience (Matthew 7:21-23, Luke 6:46).

  • Doubt and skepticism of God’s power: He rebuked people who demanded signs and miracles as proof of His authority, calling for faith instead (Matthew 12:38-40, John 20:29).

  • Exploiting religion for profit: Jesus condemned those who used religion as a means to make money, such as the merchants and money changers in the temple (Matthew 21:12-13, John 2:16).

  • Neglecting children or causing harm to them: He rebuked anyone who caused harm to children or treated them as unimportant, emphasizing their value in God’s kingdom (Matthew 18:5-6, Mark 10:14).

  • Pretending righteousness while embracing sin: Jesus labeled the Pharisees and other hypocrites as "whitewashed tombs," appearing pure on the outside but full of sin and corruption inwardly (Matthew 23:27-28).

  • Fear of human opinions over God’s truth: Jesus condemned those who prioritized pleasing people or fearing their judgment over following God’s will (John 12:42-43, Matthew 10:28).

  • Laziness in using God-given gifts: He used the parable of the talents to warn against wasting the resources, opportunities, and talents God has given, calling for faithful stewardship (Matthew 25:14-30).

  • Neglecting justice and mercy: Jesus rebuked religious leaders for focusing on minor rules while ignoring weightier matters like justice, mercy, and faithfulness (Matthew 23:23, Luke 11:42).

  • Divorce without cause: He condemned divorcing a spouse for selfish or trivial reasons, teaching that marriage is a sacred covenant (Matthew 19:3-9, Mark 10:2-12).

  • Unwillingness to reconcile: Jesus emphasized the importance of reconciling with others and resolving conflicts, condemning unresolved anger and division (Matthew 5:23-24, Matthew 18:15-17).

  • Stubbornness in unbelief: He criticized those who refused to believe in Him despite the evidence of His teachings and miracles, comparing them to unrepentant cities like Sodom and Gomorrah (Matthew 11:20-24, John 5:39-40).

  • Exalting oneself instead of humbling oneself: Jesus taught that those who make themselves great will be humbled, while those who humble themselves will be lifted up (Luke 14:11, Matthew 23:12).

  • Misusing power or authority: Jesus rebuked leaders who lorded their authority over others, teaching that true leadership is about serving others (Matthew 20:25-28, Mark 10:42-45).

  • Ignoring God’s timing: He condemned those who failed to recognize the significance of His coming and the signs of God’s work, calling them spiritually blind (Luke 12:54-56, Matthew 16:2-3).

  • Lack of gratitude for God’s blessings: Jesus pointed out how many people fail to thank God for His blessings, as seen in the story of the healed lepers, where only one returned to give thanks (Luke 17:17-18).

  • Being a stumbling block to others: He warned against causing others to sin or discouraging their faith, saying it would be better for such a person to face severe consequences than to lead others astray (Matthew 18:6-7, Luke 17:1-2).

  • Unforgiveness and holding grudges: Jesus repeatedly emphasized the importance of forgiving others, warning that those who refuse to forgive will not be forgiven by God (Matthew 6:14-15, Matthew 18:21-35).

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