Emphasis Preaching Journal
Much anguish is caused by...
Illustration
Much anguish is caused by people who value precepts to the neglect of persons. In this passage Jesus is saying that human values must have priority over ancient precepts. Precepts have their value because they give structure to life, but human need must take priority. It was a Special Olympics meet. It was a small group as contests go, but they made up in enthusiasm what they lacked in skill. A few even boasted of their intention to be first at the race's finish line. The gun cracked and off they started.