more references of which the Jews boast, in addition to circumcision; the Mosaic Law and the Jewish self-righteousness based on it, cites the multitude of Bible passages which lament over the falling away, unbelief and unrighteousness of the Jewish nation and speaks of the Devils with whom he compares the Jews.]
WORSE THAN THE HEATHEN
How much better it would be for them if they did not have God’s Commandment or did not know it. For if they did not have it, they would be uncondemned. They are condemned because they have God’s Commandment and do not keep it, but act against it without ceasing. …
In like manner murderers and whores, thieves and scoundrels and all evil men could boast they are God’s holy and chosen People, because they have His Word and know that they should fear and obey Him, love Him and serve Him, honor His Name, do not commit murder, do not commit adultery, etc … Since, however, they are sinning and are condemned, it is certain that they have the most holy and correct Word of God against which they are sinning. Let
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