“The scribes and the Pharisees watched Jesus closely to see if he would cure on the sabbath so that they might discover a reason to accuse him.” Those scribes and Pharisees were enslaved to their law and commandments. They blindly observed their laws not for the love of God and not out of love for another person, but because they feared God’s punishment. They forgot that the Sabbath day was created by God so His people could rest and dedicate that day to worshipping our Lord. God does not need a Sabbath day, but we do. Likewise, all the other commandments - they were given to us not because God wanted to control us or enslave us, but because He loves us and knows what is best for His people. By observing the commandments, we make our life easier and better and more joyful. The holy day of Sabbath is for us, to rest, to spend time with God and with our loved ones. Yet if our neighbor needs our assistance, we should always offer our help.
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