A new twist on "Phariseeism?"

[Justin]

Originally Posted by Justin

He was supporting their authority, as long as they taught the law which was delivered to Moses.

He didn't support them adding to, or taking away...

Originally Posted by Maximilian

Where do you see that qualification?

[I]"Then Jesus spoke to the multitudes and to His disciples, saying: "The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat. Therefore whatever they tell you to observe, that observe and do,

Therefore whatever they tell you to observe, that observe and do (regarding the teachings handed down by Moses)

[Maximilian]

Originally Posted by Justin

Therefore whatever they tell you to observe, that observe and do (regarding the teachings handed down by Moses)

Justin, I agree that's the best way to read that. However, it's not explicit or clear.

I like what follows:

Instead of giving you God's Law as food and drink by which you can banquet on God, they package it in bundles of rules, loading you down like pack animals. They seem to take pleasure in watching you stagger under these loads, and wouldn't think of lifting a finger to help. Their lives are perpetual fashion shows, embroidered prayer shawls one day and flowery prayers the next. They love to sit at the head table at church dinners, basking in the most prominent positions, preening in the radiance of public flattery, receiving honorary degrees, and getting called 'Doctor' and 'Reverend.'

[*AQuietPlace*]

Originally Posted by Maximilian

Justin, I agree that's the best way to read that. However, it's not explicit or clear.

I like what follows:

Instead of giving you God's Law as food and drink by which you can banquet on God, they package it in bundles of rules, loading you down like pack animals. They seem to take pleasure in watching you stagger under these loads, and wouldn't think of lifting a finger to help. Their lives are perpetual fashion shows, embroidered prayer shawls one day and flowery prayers the next. They love to sit at the head table at church dinners, basking in the most prominent positions, preening in the radiance of public flattery, receiving honorary degrees, and getting called 'Doctor' and 'Reverend.'

Ouch, ouch, ouch.

[coadie]

Originally Posted by Justin

Therefore whatever they tell you to observe, that observe and do (regarding the teachings handed down by Moses)

But they leave out the rest that says to not follow their behavior.

But their lives are not good examples for you to follow. ERV