"'Their worship of me is worthless.
The things they teach are only human rules.’”
Jesus is quoting Isaiah. He is speaking about the Pharisees. He also talks about the blind leading the blind. The Pharisees were critical of the disciples. Jesus can see that their religious practices are not based on a love of God. They are based on judgment and feeling superior to their fellow men.
I have been thinking about my family a lot after traveling to my uncle's funeral. I come from faithful people, but the judgment that came with their religion has caused bad feelings. I am guessing that the Pharisees are not the only ones who have confused religious rules with the love that is even greater than faith.
Prayer: Help me to always remember that my faith in Your goodness is more important than human rules. Guide me to show Your loving kindness to Your people always.
Amen
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