I wonder how this would have sounded if Jesus had spoken it today. Maybe this is close.
"Beware of anyone using religion for popularity. Avoid those who speak of God simply to get fame or attention. Those who use religion to cloak pride will one day pay for it."
It was a slap to his enemies, i.e., the religious leaders of Jerusalem, but it rings down through the ages as a warning to us. We are drawn to those who have strong personalities and those with strong personalities are drawn to the limelight. He warns against both tendencies.
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