2173. The Gospel reports many incidents when Jesus was accused of violating the sabbath law. But Jesus never fails to respect the holiness of this day.98 He gives this law its authentic and authoritative interpretation: “The sabbath was made for man, not man for the sabbath.”99 With compassion, Christ declares the sabbath for doing good rather than harm, for saving life rather than killing.100 The sabbath is the day of the Lord of mercies and a day to honor God.101 “The Son of Man is lord even of the sabbath.”102
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259. What is required of one who is to be baptized?
340. What does the Old Testament teach about marriage?
429. How does the Church nourish the moral life of a Christian?
135. How will Christ judge the living and the dead?
513. What is the meaning of work?
15. To whom is the deposit of faith entrusted?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What does the Bible say about the wrath of God and how does it relate to the need for salvation?
How was the defeat of the Maccabees at the Battle of Elasa described in 1 Maccabees 6:17-47?
What does the Bible teach about God’s final judgment, and what does Malachi 3:18 tell us about it?
What does 1 John 2:29 teach us about God’s holiness and justice?
What is the criticism against relying on military force instead of God in Amos 2:14-16?
How the Annunciation Story Can Inspire Us to Trust God (Luke 1:26-38)
