Jesus says that He not only gives true life, but that this life is eternal. Whoever believes in Him and the one who sent Him, will have eternal life. How we view life determines our actions and choices. If you believe Jesus and have eternal life your perspective changes. You are still given the same amount of maximum life span on Earth, but the choices you make, your hopes and dreams are for eternity extend beyond that. For example if you lose health or security in life, you still have faith and hope that this will just pass and you will be safe in eternity. You find yourself on a mission in life, your purpose if very defined and Jesus will be speaking to us more on what that looks like.
2. Tradition vs Truth
A battle begins between the religious and spiritual leaders and scholars of the day and Jesus. They fight for power because their leadership position is threatened by what Jesus teaches to the people. Jesus on the other hand, is simply speaking the truth.
The Pharisees questioned why Jesus heals on the Sabbath, why he eats and drinks with sinners. They thought they are keeping the law. But Jesus shows that they misunderstood the law. Jesus quoted: "I desire mercy, not sacrifice." They interpreted even acts of mercy and goodness for unlawful work! Jesus made it clear: The Sabbath is for man, not man for the Sabbath, and reminded that He is the Lord of the Sabbath.
How about us? Do we find ourselves sometimes religious for the sake of religion? Do we sometimes find ourselves busy doing the Lords work and forget that He is the Lord of that work? It's hard to see it sometimes, but could we be hurting someone just so we follow a tradition, not the truth?
1. Can you show mercy to someone today?
2. How could Jesus' words and the view of eternity affect your choices today?
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