Ezekiel 33:31
“They come to you as the people come, and they sit before you as my people, and they hear your words, but don’t do them; for with their mouth they show much love, but their heart goes after their gain.”
What does Ezekiel 33:31 mean?
Ezekiel is describing people who show up to hear God's word but don't let it change how they live. They say the right things and act interested, but their real motivation is pursuing money and comfort for themselves. It's a picture of going through the motions of faith while the heart stays focused on personal advantage. This rings painfully true for anyone who's noticed the gap between what people claim to believe and how they actually behave, whether in ourselves or others.