Experience teaches us that people have different priorities and values. What is essential to one person may be unimportant to someone else, and this can lead to frustration when something we regard as necessary is not taken seriously by others. 

For example, the prescribed ritual of washing before meals was more critical to the host than it was to Jesus. This highlighted their conflicting priorities. Certain rituals, like prescribed washings, held less significance for Jesus compared to the values and attitudes of our minds and souls. 

Jesus then emphasizes the importance of almsgiving and caring for those living in poverty as a means of purifying one's deepest self. Ultimately, love takes precedence over human-made rituals. 

It's crucial to recognize that what we consider vital may not always align with Jesus' values. To truly emulate Him, we must allow Him to shape our perspectives rather than trying to shape Him to fit our own. Our ultimate goal should be to align our priorities with His, as this alignment is essential for spiritual growth and guides us on our journey.