Tuesday, August 24, 2021
Bible Reflections I 25.08.2021 - Wednesday I Indraya Manna I
Readings
I - 1Thess. 2: 9-13
II - Mt. 23: 27-32
LIFE IS A GIFT, LIVE IT TO THE FULL
In today’s Gospel passage, Jesus upbraids the Scribes and the Pharisees for their duplicate, double standard and deceitful life. Jesus calls these guardians of the Law and the custodians of the prophecy as lawless people and the hypocrites. The Scribes and the Pharisees covered up their arrogance in their conceiting appearance, commending themselves to be respectable, honourable and faithful religious leaders. Jesus was of course harsh in calling them “white washed sepulchers” but he was right in calling them so, for their actions testified to the same.
All fake, duplicate and imitations are attractive, capturing, awesome and alluring. But they are temporary and never long lasting. It is all disgusting, discouraging and heart rending to see the showy, flattery, deceitful and the cunning people thriving, honoured and adored. Such hypocrisy is an abomination and aversion in the sight of God and he detests these type of people and calls them, “white washed sepulchers”. Plain living is powerful living for life is a gift, given to us to live and not for any fake performances with the same. The Lord knows even our inmost thought. We can neither deceive Him nor trick Him. Being true to God and true to humanity is living the life to the full. May we have this joy of living our life to the full in loving, caring, empathizing, sharing, appreciating, acknowledging and encouraging one another for such life is an aroma pleasing to the Lord. Let our mind and heart resonate with the prayer: “Lord Jesus, help me to live my life to the full pleasing you alone”
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