Do we Like to Give up Sin!

 

1st Week of Lent Friday

Ezek 18:21-28

Meditation

Do we Like to Give up Sin!

The Lord is the God of mercy and provider of ample chances to change for the good. If a just man falls into sin and lives in sin, he will have eternal death. If a sinner makes peace with God and returns to God, he will live through his many sins. God forgives the sinner of all his sins and does not remember them. He is given a chance to live a holy life. God wants everyone to come back to him.

God eagerly waits for us to return to him and give up our evil ways. God is like a shepherd who cares for the strayed sheep. God is a prodigal father who longs for the return of his lost sons. The father's joy has no bounds when the lost sons come to his abode to be with him. God is merciful, and his mercy is given to all those who seek him with a sincere heart.

Do we have the heart and desire to give up sin?

Gospel: Mt 5:20-26

Meditation

 Come to terms quickly with your accuser while you are on the way to court with him, or your accuser may hand you over to the judge, and the judge to the guard, and you will be thrown into prison. Truly, I tell you, you will never get out until you have paid the last penny (Mt 5:25-26).

The Lord teaches us the good points for our life. Those who fight and quarrel do it till they win and never give up until much harm is done to others and themselves. The Lord is inviting us to make peace with one with whom we have quarrelled. Many may suggest that the fight should continue. The Lord extols us to settle the matter before we go to the Judge on the way itself. If not, we would pay heavily for our arrogance.

Do we recognize our arrogance in times of quarrel?

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