He's not saying that at all. He's alerting them to their own hypocrisy
Then post up verses 4 to 9 and add you comment to each one if you are truthful.
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He's not saying that at all. He's alerting them to their own hypocrisy
He's not saying that at all. He's alerting them to their own hypocrisy
For others lurking here, one only has to read onto Mt. 1:20 These are the things which defile a man, but to eat with unwashed hands does not defile a man.”
That's the purpose of the lesson... it's against the legalism of Pharisees, Moslems etc.
This is much better, but entirely different from your previous statements. Good to see you making progress though!
Are you calling the Commandments of GOD Almighty legalisms?
The commandments of God being love God with all your heart and love your neighbour as you love yourself.
But the Jews asked for more, so God gave them an intricate series of laws for them to live by. If not then the 10 Commandments would have been given at the time of Adam - that is, for all time.
Jesus restored us to God's law
Q: How do you live your lives with only those fundamental ten verses, without any details?
A: By following the doctrines of men. Paul ordered you to obey all governments. Caesar's, Hitler's, Bush, Obama etc. Jesus ordered you to follow God's Laws. Big difference.
The commandments of God being love God with all your heart and love your neighbour as you love yourself.
But the Jews asked for more, so God gave them an intricate series of laws for them to live by. If not then the 10 Commandments would have been given at the time of Adam - that is, for all time.
Jesus restored us to God's law
As I noted there's God's law and there's the law for man.
That's what you get - a problem - if you're a legalist.
I'm not, I'm Christian. But I understand that you're viewing my faith through a legalistic lens
That's what you get - a problem - if you're a legalist. I'm not, I'm Christian.
I asked you for specifics. None so far.PREVIOUS QUESTION from Ebin Sabeel: "If that were so then why were the disciples in Acts 'strict adherers to the Law?"
A legalist huh?? Let's see what you have of evidence prepared for Judgement Day?
The disciples are the ones following in Jesus' footsteps. They were his 24/7/365 brothers-in-arms. Are they NOT the true christians?
Are the disciples NOT true christians? They were zealous for The Law. You have not answered.
Are the disciples NOT true christians? They were zealous for The (God's) Law. You have not answered.
Examples of additions to the Ten by Paul? Why do you want to go there? One will suffice:
Romans 13:1-5
"Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Consequently, he who rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and he will commend you. For he is God's servant to do you good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword for nothing. He is God's servant, an agent of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer. Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment but also because of conscience. (Romans 13:1-5)"
Paul is saying here to not revolt against the authorities. Think about it: Paul himself was arrested and thrown in prison, though he committed no crime. Did he resist arrest or did he submit to the authorities? He submitted, but he never disobeyed God in doing so.
If Paul said to obey the authority's law over God's law, that would be a sin. And it would be inconsistent with stories such as Daniel's. But Daniel also obeyed God, and when he was arrested he submitted to the authority, he did not rebel. Just like Daniel was brought out of the lion's den thanks to God, so Paul was brought out of prison by God. If Paul was obeying the authority at the cost of disobeying God, why was he freed from prison by God?
Above all else, we know that many Christians died under the Roman government for their faith. There was no great Christian Revolt of any kind. They submitted and were killed because they would not put the government over God.