My Highlighted Bible Verses

God Is Your Father

      Then Jesus spoke to the multitudes and to His disciples, saying:  "The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat.
     "Therefore whatever they tell you to observe, that observe and do, but do not do according to their works; for they say, and do not do.
     "For they bind heavy burdens, hard to bear, and lay them on men's shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers.
     "But all their works they do to be seen by men.  They make their phylacteries broad and enlarge the borders of their garments.
     "They love the best places at feasts, the best seats in the synagogues,
     "greetings in the marketplaces, and to be called by men, 'Rabbi, Rabbi.'
     "But you, do not be called 'Rabbi'; for One is your Teacher, the Christ, and you are all brethren.
     "Do not call anyone on earth your father; for One is your Father, He who is in heaven.
     "And do not be called teachers; for One is your Teacher, the Christ.
     "But he who is greatest among you shall be your servant." 
Matthew 23:1-11

     Phylactery - a small leather box containing Hebrew text on vellum, worn by Jewish men at morning prayer as a reminder to keep the law.
Thought that might help, I didn't know what a phylactery was. I guess they were adding to their phylacteries, sounds like our modern-day politicians.
I just opened to Matthew 23, nothing on the page was highlighted; it is highlighted now. I thought the "he" in verse 11 may have been a misprint. I thought "he" may have been Jesus and should have been capitalized - obviously not. Jesus is talking to the group as a whole, just my wayward thinking.
Pretty ironic, Jesus is humbling everyone. But Jesus was quick to serve, and viewed it as a privilege, not as a burden. Still thinking, that is pretty deep - man is so vain; Jesus is so awesome. He definitely humbles me.  Tell God you love Him.

Love God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength. Please read your Bible.