It is almost tempting to feel sorry for the scribes and Pharisees. We hear Jesus reminding us to focus on what matters, not on the small things that distract us. It’s as if when giving a dinner, we worry about place cards and lemon forks, not on the fact that we might not have enough food. ….

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This post appeared here first: Forward Day By Day – July 10, 2018

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