The Church, meaning all churches, has introduced many "traditions of men" which has in some cases led to excommunication from the church while ignoring the Word of God which contradicts those traditions or gives a different teaching to follow which is God's way.

"This people with the lips doth honour me, and their heart is far from me. and in vain do they worship Me, teaching teachings, commands of men, for having put away the command of God, ye hold to the tradition of men"

In Leviticus, giving to God could mean devoting that gift to God, in which case it would not be redeemed. This is Korban and would not be given to the mother or father to honour them and care for them.

In European law, the emphasis on interpretation of the law is on the purpose of the law: it is a purposive system of law. In England and Wales, the law is  ...