Sunday, July 11, 2021
Bible Reflections I 12.07.2021 - Monday I Indraya Manna
Readings:
I - Ex. 1:8-14, 22
II - Mt. 10: 34-11:1
CHOOSE GOD AND CHOOSE LIFE ETERNAL
Jesus, the Promised One is the Prince of Peace (Is. 9:6) but in today’s Gospel passage Jesus says, “I have not come to bring peace, but a sword”. Siding for one is siding against the other. Good and bad, moral and amoral, virtues and vices can never coexist. Since the life and Teaching of Jesus counters and contradicts the principles of the World there is always tension, division and strife in the world because of Jesus and it would be continued even in the lives of those who wish to follow him. In this pursuit, the disciple of Jesus may have to be against their own parents, friends and beloved ones and lose their relationship. The one who endures this loss for the sake of Jesus is a worthy disciple and his/her reward will be great in heaven.
A principled and purposeful living consist in standing up for what is right and truthful. In following Jesus, there is never this and that, only this or that. We have only two options before us: First, to lead our lives according to the standards set by the world and the second, to align our lives as per the teachings of Jesus. Choosing the first option, we may be hailed by this world but lose life eternal that is bliss. Choosing the second option, we may be abandoned, hated and marginalized by all but gain life eternal that is bliss. The choice is ours. Choosing God is choosing life eternal. Let us courageously choose Jesus and gain life that is lasing
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