Matthew 23:1-3 ” Then Jesus said to the crowds and to His disciples: ‘The teachers of the Law and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. So you must obey them and do everything they tell you. But do not do what they do, for they do not practice what they preach.’ “

Jesus was not urging the people to disobey their Church Leaders…quite the opposite. He rightfully recognized the legitimate offices they occupied. But what Jesus condoned, was how the Scribes and the Pharisees had added human traditions to the Law…and then blatantly disregarded both Law and tradition. It was your old, “Do as I say, not what I do.” scenario of not following their own teachings and directives…and Jesus had called them on it.