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Because the legal system and the priesthood were one in the same. The law being fullfilled in Christ removed the legal aspect and left only the spiritual.

The Pharisees weren't priests, and came into existence long after the Decalogue. Nice try, though.

Moses' seat is occupied by Christ.

Why are you demoting Christ? What has he done to you to deserve such ill-treatment?

The pharisees interpreted the law which was set forth by God. Thus they were the legal interpreters of the spiritual law. I understand you want to quibble; but, there it is.

Why are you demoting Christ? What has he done to you to deserve such ill-treatment?

I did no such thing nor did I imply such a thing; but, I'm sure to you that rank somehow matters to God. It doesn't. Christ assumed athority to himself over matters of the law. Remember. Thus the direction given in i believe 1 thessalonians 5 to return not evil for evil.. ie not barbecuing people at the stake for things. Ring any bells?