Sleeppy
Fatalist. Christian. Pacifist.
He said do as they say not as they do.
That's what the Greek says but not the Hebrew.
Anyway, what does this have to do with subject of this thread? The Pharisees were not promoting the Old Testament, they were promoting their own traditions.
Thanks for the video.. Very enlightening. Haven't learned something this exciting in a while.
So to Roger- It actually states to do everything Moses commands, because the Pharisees were assuming his authority (which better aids your position, but reaffirms mine). And therefore here is my question: who's authority did Moses assume? Therefore, my position is to do what God has spoken to me, for me to do. I don't accept commands because they are 'rote', or commonly accepted and practiced, so that they will be learned. I accept commands which prove themselves to me, in accordance with God's natural laws. Adam learned by trial and error, and while I do believe Moses and the ancient Israelites learned in similar manner (not by vocal revelation from Sinai), I do not believe the wisdom of our ancestors, of men, is ever the Most High authority. God maintains His own seat.