Try Jesus rebuke them. See if that will work better than the other. Leaves things up to the one who can really make a difference in their lives. Scribes and Pharisees!
Hey, that kinda preaches !
Luk_22:36 Then said he unto them (thats Jesus talkin’ right there), But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip: (pay close ‘tenchen, this here is the good part) and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one.