In the passages that we read today, we see more opposition coming towards Jesus from religious people. In 3:1-6 we see the opposition coming to a head with those who are looking for a reason to accuse Jesus. I must admit that often times I hold other religious leaders in contempt and am looking for a reason to find something wrong with their ministries or their churches, rather than looking to see what I can learn from them. That is something I always have to watch about myself.
In this instance we see that the religious people are more concerned with not doing something wrong, as opposed to doing what is right. When Jesus heals this man, they are more concerned about not breaking the Sabbath than they are about this man who is hurting. It is easy for us to fall into the same trap, focusing so much about sins of commission that we forget all about sins of omission.
The two greatest commandments of our faith are not ‘do not’s.’ Rather they are ‘do’s.’ Love God with everything you’ve got, and love your neighbor as yourself. Who does Jesus want you to reach out and bless, but yet your religion is holding you back?
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