"I tell you, there is one here who is even greater than the Temple!

But you would not have condemned my innocent disciples if you knew the meaning of this Scripture: 

'I want you to show mercy, not offer sacrifices.'

For the Son of Man is Lord, even over the Sabbath!"

Matthew 12:6-8 NLT

Jesus was getting a tough time because some of his team picked some grain on the Sabbath. 

Jesus pointed them back to scripture, then he not only states to his critics that he is greater than the institution they are putting their faith in, but they don't understand their Bible. 

They don't get it. 

The days of living under the "shoulds" is over. 

The "shoulds" come from others, others ideas about what we "should" do, the voices from our culture, our upbringing. 

Jesus is interested in our hearts. 

He wanted this group to stop with the "shoulds" that they'd lived under and respond out of love. 

With Jesus it's a heart thing.

He wants us to walk with him in freedom, free from the "shoulds" and to live in, and live out, love. 

Because that's who He is.

Love.

And we, you and me, are His Beloved. 

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