And they watched him, whether he would heal him on the
sabbath day; that they might accuse him. (Mar 3:2)
There are two sides to legalism. One is to impose rigorously
their personal convictions resulting in the inability to edify or build others.
The other is thinking of themselves as freed from all kinds of legalistic
bondages, yet fervor in ensuring that they keep their perceived freedom. Both impose yokes on themselves and others;
the difference is which side the yoke is skewed towards.
Jesus obeyed the Father and the Law, yet in that path
of life He knew the true spirit of obedience and of the Law. It is about to love God
first and others second. It concerns allowing our convictions to be stretched
and follow to do what is the right thing that pleases the Father. We can trap
ourselves into some mold, form or rut by our inflexibility. Jesus frequently allowed
Himself to be interrupted to heal, teach, bless and do all the good necessary to
demonstrate the Father’s love. We can be zealous for religious beliefs and lose
the Godly essence of His Commandments.
