Pittsburgh, do you not see that you are directly violating the warning that Paul himself gave in 11:17-24?
17 But if some of the branches were broken off, and you, although a wild olive shoot, were grafted in among the others and now share in the nourishing root of the olive tree, 18 do not be arrogant toward the branches. If you are, remember it is not you who support the root, but the root that supports you. 19 Then you will say, “Branches were broken off so that I might be grafted in.” 20 That is true. They were broken off because of their unbelief, but you stand fast through faith. So do not become proud, but fear.
Do not despise those to whom the Covenant was given, even if the majority remain in unbelief and hardness of heart today. Rather, gratitude, fear, and -- above all -- humility is what Scripture calls for, especially knowing that it is ONLY by God's grace that you stand where you are today.
17 But if some of the branches were broken off, and you, although a wild olive shoot, were grafted in among the others and now share in the nourishing root of the olive tree, 18 do not be arrogant toward the branches. If you are, remember it is not you who support the root, but the root that supports you. 19 Then you will say, “Branches were broken off so that I might be grafted in.” 20 That is true. They were broken off because of their unbelief, but you stand fast through faith. So do not become proud, but fear.
Do not despise those to whom the Covenant was given, even if the majority remain in unbelief and hardness of heart today. Rather, gratitude, fear, and -- above all -- humility is what Scripture calls for, especially knowing that it is ONLY by God's grace that you stand where you are today.
If you will read Romans 11:25 to 32 you find that it was the Lord who hardened the hearts of the Jews for our sakes. It is another reason to be grateful to them.