Wednesday 16th October
2019. Read Romans 2, 1 to 11, Psalm 62 Luke 11, 42 to 46.
_“For in passing judgment upon him
you condemn yourself, because you, the judge, are doing the very same things. …
Do you suppose, O man, that when you judge those who do such things and yet do
them yourself, you will escape the judgment of God? *(Romans 2:1-3)*_
There is a saying in Pidgin English; “na
who dem catch nai be thief.” That is to say, “The thief is not often the one
who steals but the one who was caught.” Surprisingly, many Christians operate
by this philosophy: “All is well so long as I am not caught.”
Yesterday, we read how Jesus was
invited to the house of one the Pharisees and he did not wash before eating. This
caused a stir among the Pharisees who were very quick to judge and condemn
Jesus in their hearts but Jesus used the occasion to teach them some very
important lessons. Why are you so concerned about the outside (what people see)
while the inside is full of dirt?
Today, Jesus continues his
exhortation to the Pharisees. Jesus talked about how they tithe mint and rue
while neglecting justice and the love of God, how they love the best seats in
the synagogues and salutations in the market places meanwhile their hearts were
like unmarked graves. Even a lawyer who tried to prove his innocence while
Jesus was speaking was not spared. This implies that no one is exempt from this
false show of religiosity.
At the heart of our readings is a deep
call to an examination of conscience. Am I guilty of the evils which I point
out in others? Do I laugh at people in public for committing the sins which I do
in secret? Am I more concerned about maintaining a good public image than
maintaining a strong relationship with God?
Let us pray: Lord Jesus, teach me to judge
myself constantly rather than others. Amen.
Be Happy. Live Positive. Have Faith.
It is well with you. God bless you. (Wednesday of the 28th Week in Ordinary
Time. Bible Study: Romans 2, 1 to 11, Psalm 62 Luke 11, 42 to 46).
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