Love, not for appearance’ sake, but for righteousness’ sake

Live to Love Scripture Encouragement · Aug 17, 2025 · 2m

John 7:21-24 Jesus answered them, “I did one deed, and you all marvel. For this reason Moses has given you circumcision (not because it is from Moses, but from the fathers), and on the Sabbath, you circumcise a man. If a man receives circumcision on the Sabbath so that the Law of Moses will not be broken, are you angry with Me because I made an entire man well on the Sabbath? Do not judge according to appearance, but judge with righteous judgment.” Jesus knew why this crowd was offended. Remember? He healed the lame man on the Sabbath at the pool of Bethesda. His explanation for the healing…