This week at Movement Church, we continue our Matthew series. In Matthew 23, Jesus delivers one of His most direct confrontations with the Pharisees — calling out their hypocrisy, exposing empty religion, and inviting all of us into authentic faith. Just like the warning light on a car’s dashboard, Jesus reveals the spiritual warning signs the Pharisees ignored. They looked holy on the outside but were spiritually broken on the inside — obsessed with image, rules, and reputation while missing the heart of God. Through a series of seven “woes,” Jesus warns that hypocrisy doesn’t just damage us; it keeps others from experiencing God’s grace. Yet even in His strongest rebuke, Jesus’ heart breaks with compassion. He grieves over Jerusalem, longing to gather His people like a loving parent gathering children close. It’s a reminder that God’s heart is never to condemn but to restore. This message challenges us to examine our own hearts. Are we wearing masks? Are we performing religion instead of pursuing relationship? Jesus isn’t asking for perfection — He’s asking for honesty, humility, and a willingness to be transformed from the inside out. Whether it’s taking off the mask of performance or trusting Jesus for the first time, this week’s message is a powerful invitation to move from appearance to authenticity — to stop ignoring the spiritual “check engine light” and let Jesus do the deep work of grace within us.