Woe to the Hypocrites: Jesus Confronts the Pharisees | Holy Week Day 2 Reflection

Welcome to Day 2 of our Holy Week Series.
On this sacred Tuesday, we reflect on two powerful moments: Jesus withering the fig tree and His bold confrontation with the Pharisees and scribes. These events reveal deep truths about faith, spiritual leadership, and the danger of hypocrisy within the church.

🙏 In today’s devotional, we explore:

The meaning of true faith and why belief is not enough

Why Jesus judged the Pharisees so harshly—and what it means for us

How the fig tree symbolizes our spiritual fruitfulness

Judas Iscariot’s betrayal and the dangerous path of compromise

The importance of discernment in choosing who we follow spiritually

The deceptive influence of modern-day "religious leaders" who stray from God's truth

What it truly means to live a holy, sacramental, and Christ-centered life

🔥 Scripture References:

Matthew 23:23-33 – Woes to the Pharisees

Hebrews 11:1 – Faith is the assurance of things hoped for

Romans 5 & 8 – Hope, perseverance, and the unseen

John 8 & 10 – Jesus' claims of divinity

Revelation 4 – The rainbow around God's throne

This Holy Week, let’s challenge ourselves to live with active faith—not just passive belief. Let’s seek leaders who pursue holiness, and more importantly, let’s become those kinds of people ourselves.

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