Serving with Love on the Sabbath

Discipleship and Mission

Call to Discipleship

Called to Humility and Hospitality

Luke 14:1-6 The Message

14 1-3 One time when Jesus went for a Sabbath meal with one of the top leaders of the Pharisees, all the guests had their eyes on him, watching his every move. Right before him, there was a man hugely swollen in his joints. So Jesus asked the religion scholars and Pharisees present, “Is it permitted to heal on the Sabbath? Yes or no?”
4-6 They were silent. So he took the man, healed him, and sent him on his way. Then he said, “Is there anyone here who, if a child or animal fell down a well, wouldn’t rush to pull him out immediately, not asking whether or not it was the Sabbath?” They were stumped. There was nothing they could say to that.

For Reflection

There is a difference between acting in obedience to God and obedience to the institutional conventions and prohibitions of religion. Jesus answeres the question, "What should influence our choices when the rule of our religion contradicts the rule of our faith in the will of God?" Compassion and love for our brothers and sisters is the definitive motive that allows us to escape the conundrums of life.

Pray

Pray so that you will be more able to address the head-scratching issues which challenge your faith.

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