The Lord Jesus taught the crowd how to see false teachers, and God's judgment.
They crave being somebody and being honored. (v.38-39 and 40b)
They use religion to hide their greed, and their taking advantage of others. (v.40a)
They will receive God's judgment, which we all deserve. (v.40c)
What was one of the last topics on which Jesus taught?
How are positions to be used? Luke 12:48, Mark 10:44-45
How can we distinguish? Mt. 7:13, 1 Thess. 2:5-6
Why does God judge false teachers severely? Jms 3:1 Mark 9:42-50