As inherently sinful human beings, we have many shortcomings and commit countless transgressions throughout our lives. Our weaknesses are known to God, and although we cannot be saved by keeping the law, we must at least acknowledge God`s Word that it is just and true. What we must never do is to disregard God`s Word like the scribes and the Pharisees did. They put more importance on their own traditions and values and disregarded the Word of God, His mercy, and His righteousness. We must be those who deny our own thoughts and hold fast to the teachings of Jesus even if they go against our own customs. This is the faith that accepts the Word of God with thanksgiving and believes wholeheartedly that Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist to wash away the sin of the world. Hallelujah!
