Pride wrecks life!

 

20th week Tuesday in Ordinary Time

Year One

Judges 6:11-24

In this passage, the angel of the Lord appears to Gideon while he is secretly threshing wheat in a winepress to hide from the oppressive Midianites. The angel calls him a "mighty warrior" and tells him that God is with him and will use him to save Israel. Gideon, feeling weak and insignificant, questions God's presence and power. As a sign of reassurance, Gideon offers a meal, and the angel miraculously consumes it with fire before disappearing. Gideon realizes he has seen the angel of the Lord and is terrified, but God speaks peace over him. You might see your flaws, fears, or failures. But God sees your potential and His purpose in you.

What might God be calling out in you today that you don’t yet see in yourself?

Year Two

Ezek 28:1-10

Pride wrecks life!

A warning to the rulers and those who are proud. Due to the wisdom, wealth and power, man can feel that he is a god. God indeed created humans little less than God. But humans are not gods. The feel of the human powers makes them believe they are gods. This is the root cause of destruction and pride; it makes them feel they are gods. At this pride they harm others and to themselves. They are created in the image of God but not equal to God. Due to the Pride of the king, the prophet prophesied against the king of Tyre.

The above lesson can be applied to every person, everyone in power and rule. However great, strong and wise one may be one has to die. May be yet time a violent death in war. One may have died in the hands of foreigners and in the sea. Death and end of life which humans are bound to face should make us humble. God is the eternal one and we are mortals so keep the end in view and live a life worthy of our calling.

Do we think of our end?

Mt 19:23-30

 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Truly I tell you; it will be hard for a rich person to enter the kingdom of heaven.  Again, I tell you; it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God.” (Mt 19:23-24).

We know riches are blessings from God. When our riches increase, we need to praise God; we also need to think of the good of others. Many tend to forget God and neglect others when their wealth increases. They begin to look after themselves, this leads them wandering away from God and the people. If  we notice, it is among the wealthy there is more loneliness. They use expensive things but they are not satisfied. They feel emptiness in themselves. In their riches they ignore God's presence.  Money becomes their God and they think money will get everything for them.  They try to buy power, honour and happiness with money.  Some think it is possible to buy but it is not possible. That is why it is difficult for the rich to enter into the kingdom of God. Trust in God and not in money.

Is my wealth an obstacle for me to enter into Kingdom of God?

Fr Putti Anthaiah sdb

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