Not legalism, but love

He sets a new standard for his followers, teaching them that it is not enough not to commit murder, or not to commit adultery: the only thing sufficient is never even to wish to commit them

The Baptism of the Lord

At this event we celebrate a significant moment, Jesus’ baptism is an epiphany story. Jesus transitions from his previous life where he would have been living at home with his parents Mary and Joseph into his new life — he is revealed as the Son of God.