Jesus claimed authority over the interpretation and application of Sabbath regulation and demonstrated His authority by His works, exposing the Pharisees’ self-righteous and cold-hearted legalism.

Self-justifying and tradition-bound religion is incompatible with the presence and provisions of Christ.

If life were perfect, it would be hard to see the beauty of Christ or to minister him to others.

In order for death to be gain, Christ must first be your life.

If the Christian has any animating passion other than love for Jesus Christ, God will use trials to remove those from their heart.