Matthew 23:2-3.  [NIV]

We have all heard the saying 'do as I say and not as I do!' and would straight away recognise the hypocrisy of it.  How can we expect people to do what we ask if we don't practice what we preach. We all recognise that children copy  what their parents do and whether consciously or not we often learn by watching others.  Time and time again Jesus highights the hypocrisy of the leaders of his time.  Whatever people do around us, we must practice what we preach!  When we put God's word into practice, It leads to life!  We must do what it says no matter what others choose to do! We must do what is right because it is the right thing to do whether it costs us or not!  Even if it looks like others are getting away with doing less or if people seem to be gaining from turning a blind eye or letting themselves off!  It's called integrity! Doing the right thing even when no-ones looking!  But off course God sees! And He honours those who honour Him and His word!!!