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Friday, October 30, 2015

On a sabbath, Jesus went to the home of one of the leading Pharisees, and the people there were observing him carefully.
(Luke 14:1)

Lord, they observed you carefully, but not in order to know you better. They had invited you; had they not also invited the man with dropsy, and obvious ailment? He was swollen and deformed, probably suffering from what we now call cellulitis, which causes ugly and painful blisters. They knew what you would do.

First you healed the man, and then you gave voice to their unspoken question. They could not respond because they sought only scandal and interpreted whatever they had not prescribed as a sin against the law your Father had given.

In today’s culture, we have popular shows called “Scandal” and “Revenge.” We research every word and action of those in office or running for office, not to know them better, but to find something to criticize.

Please help me to observe you because I want to understand and follow you. Spirit of Truth, show me your law, not just the outward rituals. You have placed it in my heart. Before I judge another, I must examine my motives for doing so. Am I trying to justify myself by finding fault with my neighbor?

I know there will be occasions today to criticize people, whether I know them personally or hear about them from others or through the media. Please help me to resist the inclination by remembering your mercy.

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