The Hypocrisy of the Pharisees

The Pharisee who invited the Lord Jesus to have lunch at his place was caught by surprise when Jesus did not ceremonially wash His hands before the meal, and this response solicited a stern rebuke from Jesus due to his pretentions. The Pharisees were so fixated with their religious rituals and ceremonies, but they grossly neglected their integrity. This angered the Lord Jesus which made Him denounce their hypocrisy.