Ecclesiasticism

“Later, as Jesus was dining at Matthew’s house, many tax collectors and sinners came and ate with Him and His disciples.”

““The scribes and Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat.”

“But you are not to be called ‘Rabbi,’ for you have one Teacher, and you are all brothers.”

“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You shut the kingdom of heaven in men’s faces. You yourselves do not enter, nor will you let in those who wish to enter.”

“For everyone will be salted with fire.”

“Salt is good, but if the salt loses its saltiness, with what will you season it? Have salt among yourselves, and be at peace with one another.””

“Seeing a fig tree by the road, He went up to it but found nothing on it except leaves. “May you never bear fruit again!” He said. And immediately the tree withered.”

“When the disciples saw this, they marveled and asked, “How did the fig tree wither so quickly?””