The thought for today

I was reading the daily gospel for today and as I read through the passage I thought this really applies to today's world as well. It is funny but the more I get immersed into the bible and the readings I see where a lot could and should be applied today by our political leaders our teachers etc.

Gospel: Mt 23:23-26
Jesus said, "Woe to you, teachers of the Law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You do not forget the mint, anise and cumin seeds when you pay the tenth of everything, but then you forget what is most fundamental in the Law: justice, mercy and faith. These you must practice, without neglecting the others. Blind guides! You strain out a mosquito, but swallow a camel.
"Woe to you, teachers of the Law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You fill the plate and the cup with theft and violence, and then pronounce a blessing over them. Blind Pharisee! Purify the inside first, then the outside too will be purified."