Jer 22:11-17: Comparing King Josiah and his son Shallum. Josiah lived in righteousness and judged the cause of the poor and needy. Shallum didn't pay his neighbors building his house and shed innocent blood and practiced oppression and violence. It's hard to keep a family business going. People don't have the vision of their ancestors. They build walls to try to protect their resources instead of investing in the future.
Luke 11:37-52: Pharisees upset that Jesus didn't wash his hands before eating. But he says it's the inside, your heart, that needs cleaning. Pharisees tithe to the penny but don't practice justice and the love of God. Lawyers burden people with loads they can't bear. Their ancestors killed the prophets and now build lavish tombs. I think he's saying listen to common sense. Invest in the community. Don't worry about the fancy stuff, trying to make yourself look good.
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