Jesus accepted the whole religious organization of His people, before rejecting it because of their impenitence. “The scribes and Pharisees,” He said, “have sat on the chair of Moses. All things therefore whatsoever they shall say to you, observe and do: but according to their works do ye not.”59 And of their government, He said, “Do not think that I am come to destroy the Law or the prophets. I am not come to destroy, but to fulfill.”60
