The Pharisees were listening to all these things. They criticized Jesus because they all loved money. Jesus said to them, "You make yourselves look good in front of people. But God knows what is really in your hearts. What people think is important is worth nothing to God. "Before John the Baptizer came, people were taught the Law of Moses and the writings of the prophets. But ever since the time of John, the Good News about God's kingdom has been told. And everyone is trying hard to get into it. But not even the smallest part of a letter in the law can be changed. It would be easier for heaven and earth to pass away.
(Luke 16:14-17 ERV)
