The Burden Building Pharisee

This week we allow Jesus to confront the Pharisee that turns faith into a heavy load. This Pharisee loves rules more than relationships, and their leadership crushes rather than comforts. Paul reminds us that we are to bear the burdens of our brothers and sisters in Christ and not to burden them with our ideas of how they are to live. Following Jesus means laying down the burdens of perfectionism (in ourselves & in others) and helping others experience grace instead of guilt.