"The Spirit Doesn't Change" takes us to a hard and necessary truth painted clearly in Matthew 23:1-15: God will not be mocked or manipulated. The seat of Moses, rife with pretense and show, remains filled with those who love titles but lack truth. Whitewashed tombs, cloaked in hypocrisy, misleading God’s children for personal gain—they scatter the flock while fattening their pockets. If you've ever put your faith in a man instead of God, take heed—the spirit of false teaching and hypocrisy has not changed. Man-made religion will bind heavy burdens upon you, promising heaven but delivering heartache. It’s time you recognize this spirit and fight against it—to strip away the lukewarmness and adhere to the burning truth of the gospel in obedience.

The study confronts the unchanging spirit found in religious hypocrisy and false teachings. We're told to observe carefully—not to be blind followers, but discerning believers who know the weight of what is real and what is not. It’s a solemn warning designed to wake you up. This is not about tickling ears; it's about saving souls from wolves in sheep’s clothing. If that shakes you, good. That discomfort could be your saving grace, taking you from flimsy faith to fortified fortitude. It's about standing on the rock—Christ alone—not built-up preachers enthroned on the counterfeit. Humble yourself; let the Word expose what needs change. Let it lead you to serve, to sacrifice, to a faith that withstands the fire. The spirit doesn’t change, and neither does our God. That’s warning enough to be vigilant, to be prepared. This is about your heart, your soul, your eternity.

The teaching starts at 25:11

Focus: Matthew 23:3

All Verses Covered: Matthew 23:1-15

Also read: Exodus 20:7, Deuteronomy 18:20-22, Proverbs 12:22, Isaiah 29:13, Jeremiah 23:11,14,23-32, Ezekiel 22:25-28, Micah 3:5-7, Zephaniah 3:4, Malachi 2:7-9, Matthew 7:15-23, 15:8-9, Luke 6:26, 12:1, Acts 20:29-30, 1 Corinthians 2:1-5, 2 Corinthians 2:17, 11:13-15, Galatians 1:7-9, 1 Timothy 1:3-7, 6:3-5, 2 Timothy 4:3-4, Titus 1:10-11, Hebrews 13:9, 2 Peter 2:1-3, 3:16, 1 John 2:18-23, 4:1, Jude 1:4,12-16, Revelation 2:2.

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