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Why did the Pharisees deride Jesus when he said, "You cannot serve God and mammon,"?
They disliked it when Jesus told parables
They wanted to draw attention away from Jesus
They were selfish
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Click to reveal the answerThe answer is: They were covetous
Matthew 6:24 - The Pharisees, known for their strict adherence to the Law, often fell into hypocrisy, prioritizing wealth over spiritual integrity. Their derision towards Jesus reveals how entrenched their love for money was, contrasting starkly with the message of self-denial and true service to God found throughout scripture (1 Timothy 6:10).
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