When Jesus is accused of breaking the Sabbath in John 7, because He healed a man, have you ever found His answer somewhat perplexing? Jesus said, “Do not judge according to appearance, but judge with righteous judgment.” John 7 :24 (NKJV).  When you consider righteousness means, to fulfill my obligations to God and fulfill my obligations to man. When Jesus healed that man on the Sabbath, He righteous, He was fulfilling an obligation to that man, namely healing.

So the next time you run into a less than desirable person (as determined by you by his/her appearance) ask yourself, do I have an obligation to him/her? Has God instructed me of any obligation that I am to fulfill toward that person? If so, you better fulfill it and act righteously.