The aim of the harsh sayings of Jesus addressing the Pharisees and lawyers was that they would remould themselves to the freedom of the children of God. It also calls to introspect their approach regarding laws and customs which were really meant to open the richness of life.
They had the key, they had the knowledge of the Law and the power to interpret. They used the key to close the richness against the people of God. Power of interpretation with bad intention will formulate patterns of customs to exploit people.
Do we use the key to open or to close. Do our faith, religious customs, devotions ... ensure justice and love of God in persons, society, and in different systems we are engaged in.
What does it profit for a man if he does all religious customs perfectly and loses his soul?
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