Page 28 - The Chosen People

iv. To make up what they lost, the

priests and rabbis multiplied

requirements of their own; and the

more rigid they grew, the less of the

love of God was manifested.

15. By the multitude of ceremonies (Their

motive, outward service to God as the

means of attaining worldly and national

greatness, is demonstrated in all their

injunctions.)

16. i. It was impossible to keep the law.

ii. To those who desired to serve God

faithfully and observe the

rabbinical precepts at the same

time, it became extremely

burdensome.

iii. They could not find rest from the

accusings of a troubled conscience.

They were never free from guilt.