Is it lawful? The silence of the religious leaders to the question that was asked by the Lord Jesus proved that they did not understand the Scriptures. Those leaders restricted various activities on the Sabbath, including the practice of doing what was good.

The principle of faith and honor to God was far superior to what those men understood. While they prided themselves for obeying the Law, they did not care for those who were distressed.

However, even with the disapproval of the Pharisees, the Messiah restored the sick man’s health and was infuriated at their insensitivity. This is the same displeasure the Lord has today when He sees someone suffering in the claws of the devil and is not set free because of the lack of concern of those who can help by do not.