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What does it mean?
Those who seem holy may actually be corrupt.
In plain terms
Not everyone who looks good is good.
What can you take from it?
Be wary of false righteousness.

Where it applies

  • judging leaders
  • religious institutions
  • personal relationships

Putting it to work

  • look beyond surface appearances
  • question authority

Questions to consider

  • Who have you trusted too easily?
  • How do you spot fakes?

Another view

Sometimes people genuinely mean well despite flaws.

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