And the scribes and the Pharisees watched him, to see whether he would heal on the Sabbath, so that they might find a reason to accuse him. But he knew their thoughts, and he said to the man with the withered hand, “Come and stand here.” And he rose and stood there. And Jesus said to them, “I ask you, is it lawful on the Sabbath to do good or to do harm, to save life or to destroy it?” And after looking around at them all he said to him, “Stretch out your hand.” And he did so, and his hand was restored. But they were filled with fury and discussed with one another what they might do to Jesus. Luke 6:7-11 (ESV)
The scribes and Pharisees watched him so they could try and find fault in him. This sounds like politicians today. It also sounds “Satanic” in that it is apparent that Satan roams the earth looking for those whom God loves that can be accused before God.
If you watch anyone for long enough, you will find their faults, except Jesus. The only way you can find fault in Jesus is to make one up, as they eventually did when they crucified Him.
Jesus did not live to impress people, but to improve people. Those who think they cannot improve must avoid contact with Him, for every life with which He comes in contact will be challenged.
Religious people are a hateful, spiteful bunch who enjoy attempting to coerce others into their miserable ways, and who somehow think their lives are successful when their miserable numbers grow. It is best to avoid them.
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