Jesus endures a string of three assaults by the Pharisees. Yet, here, He intentionally heightens the tension. He wants to make a very strong contrast between His way of salvation, and the way of self-righteous religion. What Jesus reveals is that a person is either with Him or against Him. There is no neutrality. For the lowly sinner, He offers grace. But for the self-righteous, He offers judgment. Which are you-