Reflections with Andy - Luke 6: 1-11 - Religious and Faithful

This morning’s reading from Luke 6:1–11 shows us that faithfulness to God can sometimes challenge our routines and religious structures. The Pharisees had good intentions—they wanted to honor God by protecting the Sabbath—but over time, their focus on rules caused them to miss the heart of the Sabbath itself. Jesus reminds us that the Sabbath is a gift meant for rest, worship, and doing good. When He heals a man on the Sabbath, the religious leaders get angry—not because He did wrong, but because He didn’t follow their rules. It’s a warning for us: we can be religious without being faithful. Jesus calls us to something deeper—not just rule-following, but lives marked by compassion, grace, and Spirit-led obedience.

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