52“Woe to you lawyers, because you have taken away the key to knowledge (scriptural truth). You yourselves did not enter, and you held back those who were entering [by your flawed interpretation of God’s word and your man-made tradition].” Luke 11:52 Zondervan. The Amplified Study Bible . Zondervan. Kindle Edition.
Misinterpretation of the Scriptures was common among the scribes and Pharisees. They claimed to be experts in knowing what the Scriptures meant and their interpretation was to be followed by the people. They were full of pride and arrogance and expected special honor from the people. Jesus called them out on their false interpretation and pointed out that they did not follow the interpretation they concocted themselves. They were hypocrites to say the least and Jesus would have none of it. Instead of leading people to know God, they drove them away by their false interpretations and expectations that were beyond human reasoning to follow. They became legalists and had lost the true meaning of the Scriptures. Their relationship with God became mechanical and not personal. They lost touch with God and with the people they were to serve. False interpretation of the Scriptures continues to be a problem in the church today and has led to many heresies that turn people away from the true knowledge of God.
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