Feb 02 2025 32 mins 1
In Mark 3:1-6, Jesus confronts religious leaders' rigid adherence to Sabbath laws by healing a man with a withered hand. The leaders' resistance stemmed from pride and self-reliance, choosing their interpretation of law over compassion. This narrative reveals how stubbornness, rooted in pride, can prevent us from experiencing God's transformative grace. The solution lies in encountering God's love through Christ, which enables us to balance humility with dignity and break free from patterns of harmful self-reliance.
