Mad Jesus

Mark 3:1-6

Jesus looked around at them in anger and, deeply distressed at their stubborn hearts, said to the man, “Stretch out your hand.” He stretched it out, and his hand was completely restored. (Mark 3:5 NIV, 10-29-11)

Does God value mercy? Look how mad Jesus gets when the religious folk are so consumed with following the rules that they are indifferent to suffering.

But is that the only thing that would anger Jesus? I would think anything that interferes with mercy would cause a similar reaction. Even if we would consider it a good thing.

[Father, help me to see those hurting around me and do what I can to help.]

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