The following is taken from Raymond Woodward's "Because We Are His - Biblical Studies in Practical Holiness". Same author upon which the following link is based upon about Holiness and Nicolaitanes -
http://www.apostolicfriendsforum.com...ad.php?t=17658
"Jesus used the word "hypocrite" ("godless actor") to describe the Pharisees seven times in
Matthew 23. And yet, He made a distinction between the righteous principles they taught and the unrighteous actions they committed.
Mat 23:3 All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not. "
Mat 23:1 Then spake Jesus to the multitude, and to his disciples,
Mat 23:2 Saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat:
Mat 23:3 All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not. "
I find it interesting that because the Pharisees were sitting in a place of authority - Moses' seat -, Jesus told the multitudes and his disciples that whatsoever they bid them to observe, they were to observe and do.
However nowadays, some are reluctant to observe and do what a Pastor will bid to observe and do.