Sermon, 17th after Trinity, 2023
Are we legalistic? In the gospel reading this morning, we see the Pharises imposing their interpretation of the Fourth Commandment upon other. Their interpretations became the lens through which they evaluated the piety of others. Their expectation even prevented others from loving their neighbors as themselves. Not only were they hypocritical in their applications, but this showed their great pride. Were their Sabbath regulations justified? Do we have areas of pride like the Pharisees? What is a practical means of learning humility? What is our motivation for being humble?