You mentioned Matthew 5:17-20. Good point. Jesus’ top priority and ministry was to his brothers the Jews. He wept over Jerusalem for their lack of belief. He kept the Jewish festivals, he was 100% Jewish. The book of Matthew is written specifically to Jews. He certainly placed importance on His people and the nation.
It is embarassing for me as a Christian, and does not honor the Lord to see anyone acting in a superior manner when we are told to be humble (Romans 11) because we are the ones which are grafted into the olive tree and adopted sons and daughters of Yahweh and we are warned to not have false pride.
Ancesthntr, I am sorry if someone claims to be a brother or sister of mine who so blatantly disregards the scriptures and offends in this manner. Thank you for your thoughts and peace be with you.
While I myself sometimes cringe at what others with whom I am associated say (sometimes fellow Jews, sometimes others), and I therefor understand your sentiments, it wasn't necessary for you to apologize like that (though it is appreciated). I know that lots of your fellow believers understand things as you do, and I've proudly attended the Night to Honor Israel at Pastor Hagee's church for the last 2 years. There are LOTS of good people out there of every faith, and a few that need a bit more improvement than the average person (and we all could do with a healthy dose of humility and self-examination, followed by improving our actions and words).
Peace be with you, as well.