CATHOLIC FAITHWATCH: “[‘They do not practice what they preach’] Saint Hilary Commentary on Saint Matthew’s Gospel” – DailyGospel
“The Lord warns us … flattering words and sweet promises should be judged by the fruits they produce. … What sense would a holiness be that was limited to the invocation of a Name? For the Kingdom of Heaven is to be found in obedience to God’s will …. We have to give something … of our own … desire good, avoid evil and obey the Divine Precepts with all our hearts. An attitude such as this will make us worthy of being acknowledged as one of His own by God. Therefore, let us conform our actions to His Will instead of taking pride in His Power. … He will resist and reject those who have themselves turned away from Him by the injustice of their deeds.”