Bible
Study: Hebrews 9, 15 to 28 and Mark 3, 22 to 30.
In our
second reading yesterday, St. Paul speaks to the Corinthian Church of the need
for them to guard against any form of disunity among themselves. Today, Jesus
having been accused of casting out demons by the power of Beelzebub explains
that such was not possible because a kingdom divided against itself can never
stand. Jesus went further to say that a house divided against itself cannot
stand thereby reminding us once again of the importance of unity.
One way to
recognise a house or even a Church or any community that is on the verge of
collapse is to study its lines of division. Wherever a people are divided among
themselves, they cannot make progress. Like a broom, its ability to sweep dirt
depends on its ability to hold many single strands together. Put apart, none of
the broom sticks can achieve what the entire broom can achieve. The story of
the Tower of Babel is an example of how division prevents progress. When the people
could no longer speak or understand themselves in the same language, they
abandoned the project that would have made them challenge God’s omnipotence. Genesis 11:1-9.
If Satan succeeds because of his internal unity, we the body of Christ
should not allow disunity break us apart. When we are united, it is difficult
for anyone to destroy us. Jesus says “No one can enter a strong man’s house and
plunder his goods, unless he first binds the strong man.” Is it the case that
Jesus is referring to Satan as a strong man? Of course, by strength, Jesus is
referring to unity. What makes us strong is our unity.
A perfect example of unity is the three persons in one God; Father, Son
and Holy Spirit. They are so united that even the greatest of all theologians
cannot fully explain how they could be different and still one at the same
time. Let us be united for unity is power.
For those who accused Jesus of being possessed, he made them understand
that by so doing they were blaspheming against the Holy Spirit and therefore
guilty of eternal sin. In moments of distress and sadness, let us be careful of
our utterances against God lest we become guilty of the sin of blasphemy.
Let us
Pray: Lord Jesus, teach me to love my neighbour as myself. Amen.
Be Happy. Live Positive. Have Faith.
It is well with you. God bless you.
Fr. Abu.
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