What does the Bible say about healing on the Sabbath?
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The Bible teaches that healing on the Sabbath is a demonstration of God's mercy and compassion, as seen in Jesus healing a woman who had been afflicted for 18 years.
In Luke 13:10-17, we find Jesus teaching in a synagogue on the Sabbath, where He heals a woman who had a spirit of infirmity for 18 years. This act of healing sparks indignation from the ruler of the synagogue, who emphasizes the Sabbath rules. Jesus counters this by highlighting the compassion that should prevail on this holy day and points out the hypocrisy of allowing animals to drink while denying healing to a daughter of Abraham. This illustrates that the Sabbath was intended for mercy and acts of goodwill, thereby underscoring God's authority and kindness over rigid traditions.
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