False system of Jews

Jews put themselves above The Word of God. 

Even now with the Tanakh. They use that (its a commentary of the OT), they teach from it over & instead of the actual OT Scriptures. 

The Scribes were not just thevones who coppied the Scriptures for scrolls used in Temple worship, no were the lawyers of the Israeli religious system. Jesus last things said to the people before turning to only teach the Apostles. He told them 👉 "Be Ware of the Scribes." Matt 23.

Scribes created a belief & law that "it was more punishable to act against the words of scribes than the Word of God."

They liked to be called Father; Father meaning source. They claim to be the creator of and source of truth, over and above God's Revealed Word. 

They wanted to determine direction and others destiny. 

They reject truth, are self righteous, prideful, reject the Word of God, reject it, and are exaulted by the people (over God). Center of attention instead of pointing us to focus our attention on God.

They consume or devour. They destroy and plunder from the people even to their soul; they lead & guide them straight to Hell. 

Apostasy. Its the same as Roman Catholicism.

👉This is why we each "need to know" Scripture well, and correct error wherever it is found. In false Religions, false Christianity, and if it tries to take hold of christian churches. 

*cr: major historical info from JMacArthur sermon