GOSPEL READING Mk 2:18-22
People love uniformity. They want everyone to follow one rule and one direction. All should be alike. This is one of the reasons why they ask the disciples about not confirming to the traditions. Also people in general are worried about others following the norms and rules rather than following the rules for themselves by themselves.
Jesus’ answer to these questions is that there is newness in the situation; there is newness in the surroundings and this newness has to be addressed with new traditions and new rules. Old rules and old traditions have had their days and they are no more relevant as the kingdom of God has set in.
