After the Ascension, the Disciples had much to prayerfully contemplate—and much to do! Jesus had called them “light of the world” and “salt of the earth.” Others should see their shining faith and get a taste of what believing in the Lord meant. Scribes and Pharisees demanded obedience to rules, right down to the last letter. Jesus had come to fulfill the Old Testament, teaching His followers to obey the spirit of the law. Haughtily calling others stupid (raqa) or foolish leaves people answerable to God. When we feel trampled, why would we try to pick ourselves up without asking the Lord to give us a hand?