When rituals loses their sacredness, they are like honouring scarecrows, seeking revelations from dry wood. It can happen with any of our religious rituals however noble and great they are.
If Jesus asked his people to begin a great annual sacrifice they would be very happy. Sacrifices without self-emptying has no life in it. Jesus wanted justice and love of God to form the pattern of our life.
Mostly the popular religious figures are famous for the 'religiosity' they uphold and spread. They are easy, and can hide us from many of our responsibilities in the name of godliness. Those who have money can better do these 'offerings.' They feel themselves justified by the things they have fulfilled.
In our observances, devotions, religiosity... have we overlooked justice and the love of God?
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