The Pharisees were so zealous in their adherence to the law and questioned even the good things that Jesus did for people. Before healing the man on the sabbath, he asked those around him whether it was lawful to do so. No one answered, they also failed to respond when he questioned what they would do if one of their animals fell into a well on the sabbath.
They did not answer because they knew that if they said they would not save the animal, it would make them look heartless. If they said yes, they would be going against the law. In addition, if they could break the law to save an animal how much more a fellow human.
These Pharisees put so much emphasis on the law that they forgot its purpose. The sabbath was made for us, so that we can make time to rest. This shouldn't prevent us from helping someone in need, especially if that helps display the Lord's power and goodness.
Obedience is important, but we should also use wisdom to ensure our zeal doesn't cause us to miss God leading us into an opportunity to reveal his love to others.
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