Jesus Advice On Dealing with religious people

Matthew 23:3-4
Therefore whatever they tell you to observe, that observe and do, but do not do according to their works; for they say, and do not do. For they bind heavy burdens, hard to bear, and lay them on men’s shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers.

Religion is all about showing.

Matthew 23:5 (NKJV)
But all their works they do to be seen by men. They make their phylacteries broad and enlarge the borders of their garments.

Jesus’ Definition of Religious People

Matthew 15:8-9
‘These people honor me with their lips,
but their hearts are far from me.
Their worship of me is pointless,
because their teachings are rules made by humans.’ ” -GWT