One Sabbath, as Jesus was going through the wheat fields, his disciples were picking the heads of wheat, rubbing them in their hands, and eating them. Some Pharisees said, “Why are you breaking the Sabbath law?” Jesus replied, “Haven’t you read what David and his companions did when they were hungry? He broke the Law by going into God’s house and eating the bread of the presence, which only the priests can eat. He also gave some of the bread to his companions.” Then he said to them, “The Human One is Lord of the Sabbath.” (Luke 6:1-5, CEB)
Is it better for a man to grind the grain to eat it on the Sabbath, thus doing work on the Sabbath, or for the man to go hungry?
Now one day will really not make a difference if the man does not eat, but how many days has he already gone without eating?
Is it better to keep the law or for people to be fed?
Jesus is Lord of the Sabbath, and Sabbath is rest for all. The Sabbath is a reminder that even God rested, but it is not to be kept if others are hungry or dying. We need to take care of basic human needs first. Sabbath will always come, but life may need a boost.
So, which is better?
Keeping the law, or feeding the hungry?
Keeping the law, or saving a life?
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