1. What kind of worship does Christ say results from doctrines based on the commandments of men?
“But in vain they do worship Me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.” Matt. 15:9.
2. What commandment did Christ say the Pharisees had made void by their teaching?
“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, by whatsoever thou mightest be profited by me; and honor not his father or his mother, he shall be free.” Verses 4-6.
3. What was the result of their course?
“Thus have ye made the commandment of God of none effect by your tradition.” Verse 6.
Note.—By a gift or dedication of property to the temple service, they taught that a man might be freed from the duties enjoined by the fifth commandment.
4. What question did the disciples soon afterward ask Christ?
“Knowest Thou that the Pharisees were offended, after they heard this saying?” Verse 12.
5. What answer did the Saviour make?