979A: Chasing After Shadows
The Jews began accusing Jesus of not complying with the law, although it was really only their traditions. The issue of the Sabbath was in question. Was it right to work on the Sabbath, and what constituted work? Was it right to heal on the Sabbath? The Jews had taken the principles of God and turned them into a religious system. Today we might call it legalism. There are several major issues about which we must never compromise, but as a Church we are not to be at odds with our brothers over the traditions of men or the interpretations of men that our church or group has elevated to the place of infallibility. Give God room to work. Look beyond the pettiness to the principle.