During the earthly life of Christ the Pharisees were a strict religious sect known for their public displays of religious acts such as wearing showy garments fastidiously washing hands and giving alms and praying in front of others Today the term Pharisee is synonymous with hypocrite because Jesus said the Pharisees didn't actually practice what they preached Matt They focused on the minute aspects of God's Law but neglected the larger matters of justice mercy and faithfulness v In a similar vein those who scream the loudest about injustice are selective in their outrage They are quick to criticize all
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