Sometimes we become too religious that we begin to see everyone around us as unrighteous. The Pharisees would pay their tithes and remain faithful to the laws but they would pay no attention to the Love of God.

The scholars of the law on the other hand, were so self-righteous and they would always impose heavy laws and religious burdens on the people to carry, but they themselves would not care to lift one finger to touch to burdens. This was what Jesus was against in today’s gospel.

Let Us Pray: Lord Jesus, dissolve all the spirits of self-righteous and holier than thou mindset in me and open my heart to the peace that comes with humility. HUMBLE MY PRIDE! Amen.