Jesus flips the script of those trapped in empty religious ritual.
Early Jewish hearers/readers would have struggled with this flip.
God is more concerned with internal character than external ritual.
Mankind gravitates toward trying to appease God rather than dealing with their own sins.
I need to give my attention to the same places God gives his attention.
Be understanding but don’t shy away from setting the script straight.
Father, give me your wisdom and insight to think about my own nature and character as you do.
