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Why did Jesus heal on the Sabbath?

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Jesus healed on the Sabbath to demonstrate that mercy and good works are greater than ritualistic law.

Jesus performed acts of healing on the Sabbath as a concrete illustration of His authority over the law and to embody mercy in action. In Matthew 12:10-12, He emphasizes the value of doing good on the Sabbath, teaching that human need takes precedence over religious tradition. This was a direct challenge to the Pharisaic understanding of the law, which often neglected the spirit of mercy for the letter of the law. Jesus sought to reveal that God prioritizes compassion over mere ritual, affirming that true worship includes an active, loving response to human suffering, regardless of the day. His healing acts were a reaffirmation that God desires mercy, not sacrifice.
Scripture References: Matthew 12:10-12

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