Religion Should Heal People—Not Hurt Them Like The Pharisees Did | Ed Lapiz

About this sermon

In this powerful and thought-provoking sermon, Ed Lapiz examines Jesus' confrontation with the Pharisees in Mark 3, where He healed a man with a crippled hand on the Sabbath. Through this unforgettable event, Ed Lapiz explains that Jesus challenged religious traditions whenever they prevented people from experiencing God's love, mercy, healing, and freedom. Religion should never become a tool for fear, judgment, exclusion, or cruelty. Instead, every biblical teaching should lead people toward compassion, restoration, kindness, and life. Jesus consistently chose mercy over legalism and people over empty religious traditions. This eye-opening message explores: Jesus healing on the Sabbath Mercy versus religious legalism Why Jesus challenged the Pharisees Doing good instead of preserving traditions Religion that heals rather than hurts The danger of spiritual pride Love above judgment The true purpose of biblical teachings Breaking free from unhealthy religious systems Following Christ's example of compassion Ed Lapiz reminds believers that every religious belief, tradition, and practice should be measured by one simple question Jesus asked: Does it bring life or does it bring harm? If our faith makes us more compassionate, gracious, and loving, it reflects the heart of Christ. But if it produces fear, pride, condemnation, or cruelty, we have lost sight of the Gospel Jesus came to proclaim. #EdLapiz #JesusChrist #Grace #ChristianLiving #BiblicalWisdom

Topics

• Healing