Most of us behave like the Pharisees from time to time for being judgemental towards people whom we dislike or who have wronged us in some ways. We may think why they deserve to be going close to Jesus. What qualities do they possess to be close to God? In this case, I will miss the whole picture about what Christianity is all about. Jesus has stated clearly in the gospel reading again, ‘Those who are well do not need a physician, but the sick do.’ It serves as a reminder to me that I am just as equally sick which is why I need Jesus’ healing from time to time. Then, who am I to judge that who is qualified to be close to God since I am just as broken needing God? If I claim that I am not broken, then how is God’s love going to penetrate through those cracks in my brokenness to transform me deep within? By declaring that I am complete by myself, I am trying to claim that I am God for only God is complete. Before I judge the others, I must remove the ‘wooden beams’ from my eyes before I remove the ‘splints’ from the others’. This can only be done through examination of my conscience regularly with the guidance of the Holy Spirit and consistent confession through the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Jesus ‘desire mercy’ but not ‘sacrifice’. Jesus is always there for me. It is up to my free will if I choose to be sincerely repentant and follow him like Matthew.
With Love,
Elena
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