• Matthew 23:23-24: Jesus rebukes the Pharisees for their legalistic approach to the Law, emphasizing the importance of justice, mercy, and faithfulness. 

²³ “Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You give a tenth of your spices—mint, dill and cumin. But you have neglected the more important matters of the law—justice, mercy and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former. ²⁴ You blind guides! You strain out a gnat but swallow a camel."