The spirit of the rules

The spirit of the rules

Rules and regulations are implemented to maintain order and ensure fairness. However, strict and mechanistic adherence to rules can sometimes restrain or prevent genuinely good acts. Rules are intended to enable positive outcomes, but following them mechanistically rather than ethically can undermine their purpose.

Rather than blindly following, we should thoughtfully discern each situation and act accordingly.

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Luke 6:1-5. Some Pharisees said, “Why are you doing what is unlawful on the sabbath?” Jesus said to them in reply, “Have you not read what David did when he and those who were with him were hungry?

[DAILY GOSPEL INSIGHTS AND REFLECTION FOR MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION 2023-252: SEPTEMBER 9, 2023]