I don’t think the point here is that they were lying or that it’s even about whether or not they could do the things they said. Read verse 23. He tells us WHY they are being rejected. It’s because they are doing things with out “law” or outside of God’s law. Religious people in general do not think it matters what they do in the name of religion. But , this story proves that it does. Matt. 28:18 Jesus said ALL AUTHORITY has been given to Him in heaven and on earth. That means the pope has NO authority, “traditions” are NOT authority, neither are “Boards”, councils, Associations, or Synods. None of these have any authority to change or dictate anything about God or His Word, the Bible. The Bible is our only authority because it is divinely inspired by God.
In the book of Deuteronomy, the warning to “BE CAREFUL” to obey God’s laws is written at least 13 times (I haven’t finished counting them all). It’s important to have a “Thus saith the Lord” for everything we do. Col. 3:17
Real Faith comes by hearing the word of God. Romans 10:17
In the book of Deuteronomy, the warning to “BE CAREFUL” to obey God’s laws is written at least 13 times (I haven’t finished counting them all). It’s important to have a “Thus saith the Lord” for everything we do. Col. 3:17
Real Faith comes by hearing the word of God. Romans 10:17