God Made Us in Freedom

 

17 October 2024

28th Week Ordinary Time

Thursday

Eph 1:1-10

God Made Us in Freedom

God predestined us in love. Predestination is a theological standpoint that one is either destined for heaven or hell. If so, what is the use of our effort to live a righteous life? One loses hope and trust in God and oneself. There is a chance for a carefree life or an irresponsible life. St Paul tells the Ephesians that God, in his fullness and riches, has planned to unite everything in the appointed time.

There is no automatic salvation or eternal. God has created us in his image and likeness; it would imply that we are made in freedom and responsibility. As long as one is responsible and free in love are expected to live up to the will of God in freedom. This fact places the responsibility on the shoulders of human persons to cooperate with God or not cooperate with God. The choice is with humans to be saved or not be saved. God is love and freedom.

Do you know that love gives responsibility and freedom and not determination?

St Ignatius of Antioch

Fr Putti Anthaiah Sdb

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