. Matthew 23:1-723ย Then Jesus spoke to the crowds and to His disciples,ย 2ย saying:ย โThe scribes and the Pharisees have seated themselves in the chair of Moses;ย 3ย therefore all that they tell you, do and observe, but do not do according to their deeds; for they sayย thingsย and do not doย them.ย 4ย They tie up heavy burdens and lay them on menโs shoulders, but they themselves are unwilling to move them withย so much asย a finger.ย 5ย But they do all their deedsย to be noticed by men; for theyย broaden their phylacteries and lengthenย the tasselsย of their garments.6ย Theyย love the place of honor at banquets and the chief seats in the synagogues,ย 7ย and respectful greetings in the market places, and being calledย Rabbi by men.
I wrote something to the church; butย Diotrephes, who loves to be first among them, does not accept what we say..ย

Go Deeper: The First Will Be Last
What does the Bible say about narcissism, and how should a believer respond? This book walks through Scripture’s case studies, the key words the Bible uses, and practical counsel for those living or working with a narcissist.
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