How had they done this?

Answer

"For God commanded, saying, Honor thy father and mother. But you say, Whosoever shall say to his father
or his mother, It is a gift. . . . and honor not his father or his mother, he shall be free. Thus have you made
the commandment of God of none effect by your tradition." Verses 4-6.

Why did Israel fail to attain unto righteousness?
What kind of mind is not subject to the law of God?
To whom, then, should its observance be rendered?
What saying will then be brought to pass?
Why, under these plagues, does the Lord give men blood to drink?
Why was the parable of the importunate widow given?
What universal chorus of praise will then be heard?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle