Confronting Stupidity (Luke 13:10-17)

We can all admit that we can be real stupid at times.  Many reasons we hold onto stupidity is because no one is willing to confront us on it.  Those whom are considered leaders are usually those who have proven to be wise, but all of us in our imperfect state are prone to be stupid at times.  Some of the rules we make and objectives we establish as leaders just don't make any sense.  People realize it, and probably talk about it behind our backs, but never confront us on it, so we remain ignorant.

We see Jesus was not afraid of confrontation.  He spoke the truth, no matter what title or position one had, He didn't compromise or water down the truth in fear someone may get offended.  Well aren't we supposed to respect those in authority and show them honor, yes, but not at the expense of the truth.  Love speaks the truth.  If speaking the truth in love hurts someone ego, fine, hopefully it saves one from a big fall.

Here in Luke 13:10 Jesus healed someone on the Sabbath day in the synagogue and the leader in charge was irate "claiming there are six days of the week for working, come on those days to be healed."  Jesus didn't apologize, He told them they are "hypocrites, don't they untie their ox or donkey and lead it to get water."  Basically, He was saying your man-made rules are stupid, they don't make any sense.  How can they say what God can or cannot do?  If God healed the person which only He can do, who are they, to question?

We too often establish doctrine, rules, regulations, traditions, programs, events without seeking God.  How can we the creation create something without the creator?  It doesn't make sense, yet we do.  We spend so much time planning and not praying, doing and not being.  

HELP US GOD!  Let us be real first with you, doing nothing on our own, then real with one another, questioning each another, making sure we each have the right motive, intention, and most importantly have heard from you. Remove pride from our heart, so that we receive correction from you and others when needed. Let us never think more highly of ourselves than we ought.