The Pharisees were constantly on Jesus' case for one thing or another. In Mark's gospel they attack him for claiming to forgive sins and later for eating with tax collectors and sinners. Now they are attacking his disciples for not keeping the traditions of the jewish community.
In each case, Jesus answers these attacks with displays of his divine power and wisdom. He shows them how their traditions are inadequate and sometimes at cross purposes with God's priorities.
We all live by traditions. We should think long and hard about whether our traditions are interfering or helping with our obedience to Christ.
In each case, Jesus answers these attacks with displays of his divine power and wisdom. He shows them how their traditions are inadequate and sometimes at cross purposes with God's priorities.
We all live by traditions. We should think long and hard about whether our traditions are interfering or helping with our obedience to Christ.
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