“Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven.” Matt. 5:19, first part.
15. Who did He say would be called great in the kingdom?
“But whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom.” Same verse, last part.
16. How did Christ estimate the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees?
“For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.” Verse 20.
17. For what did Christ reprove the Pharisees?
“But He answered and said unto them, Why do ye also transgress the commandment of God by your tradition?” Matt. 15:3.
18. How had they done this?
“For God commanded, saying, Honor thy father and mother.... But ye say, Whosoever shall say to his father or his mother, It is a gift, ... and honor not his father or his mother, he shall be free. Thus have ye made the commandment of God of none effect by your tradition.” Verses 4-6.
19. In consequence of this, what value did Christ place upon their worship?