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To: Hermann the Cherusker
Jesus Christ condemned the Rabbinic Judaism of His times for its hypocrisy and voiding of the Law. He certainly did not follow them.

So now, what do you with this?

Matthew 5:16 So let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven. 17 Do not think that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets. I am not come to destroy, but to fulfill. 18 For amen I say unto you, till heaven and earth pass, one jot, or one tittle shall not pass of the law, till all be fulfilled. 19 He therefore that shall break one of these least commandments, and shall so teach men, shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven. But he that shall do and teach, he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. 20 For I tell you, that unless your justice abound more than that of the scribes and Pharisees, you shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.

Notes:17 "To fulfill"... By accomplishing all the figures and prophecies; and perfecting all that was imperfect.
18 "Amen"... That is, assuredly of a truth. This Hebrew word, amen, is here retained by the example and authority of all the four Evangelists. It is used by our Lord as a strong asseveration, and affirmation of the truth.
20 "The scribes and Pharisees"... The scribes were the doctors of the law of Moses: the Pharisees were a precise set of men, making profession of a more exact observance of the law: and upon that account greatly esteemed among the people.



20 posted on 08/12/2005 5:00:38 PM PDT by HighlyOpinionated (It translates as "72 raisins of startling white clarity" NOT 72 fair skinned maidens.)
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To: HighlyOpinionated

St. Matthew Chapter 5 is a total condemnation of the Rabbinic viewpoint. Our Lord Jesus shows how they had utterly twisted the true conceptions of the Law with their man-made interpretations that nullified the Law's actual intent.

This condemnation is increased in force as St. Matthew continues his narrative, as is clear to anyone with the ability to read Chapters 15 and 23.


26 posted on 08/12/2005 10:06:15 PM PDT by Hermann the Cherusker
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