The Pharisees were too strict with regards to the law, even stricter than God which, of course, meant they weren’t really following the law.
Well, the law said no work on the Sabbath, but works of mercy were implied as being OK.
So now Jesus heals on the sabbath and this is cynically called a work by the Pharisees.
In this current age of a mental health dilemma, what does it take to be strong? Well, Jesus described those leaning on God as building a house on a rock rather than sand.
Where can a blueprint for a successful Christian walk be? Well, it’s contained in this parable. It lists the major things which come against success and it gives a clue how to fight back.
