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“Behold, Thy disciples do that which is not

lawful to do upon the Sabbath day.” Matthew

12:2.

But Christ defended His followers. He

reminded His accusers of David, who, when

in need, had eaten of the sacred bread of the

tabernacle, and had given it to his hungry

followers.

If it was right for David when hungry to eat

this sacred bread, then was it not right for the

disciples when hungry to pluck the grain on

the sacred hours of the Sabbath?

The Sabbath was not made to be a burden to

man. It was to do him good, to give him peace

and rest. Therefore our Lord said, “The

Sabbath was made for man, and not man for

the Sabbath.” Mark 2:27.