Do as I Say?

Obey my instructions, as in Never mind about the other mothers—you do as I say. This admonitory order is sometimes followed by a self-deprecating phrase, Do as I say, not as I do, meaning “don't imitate my behavior but obey my instructions.” This order first appeared in John Selden's Table-Talk (c.

Do as one says meaning?

do as one saying. do what one is telling. doing one's bidding. doing one's duty.

Is do as I say not as I do in the Bible?

Matthew (verses 1-3) where the King James Version states: “Then spake Jesus to the multitude, and to his disciples saying “The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat: All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not.”