Friday, November 16, 2018

Fr. Patrick Etuk, MSP - Homily from Monday, Nov. 5, 2018

Do nothing out of selfishness or out of vainglory; rather, humbly regard others as more important than yourselves,  each looking out not for his own interests, but also everyone for those of others."  (Philippians 2: 3 - 4).

Paul in these verses identifies two possible causes of conflict in our communities, families and groups. 1. selfish interest . When people are bent on satisfying their needs at the expense of others. When one feels he/she is more entitled than others to the goods of this world and has little or no consideration for others. This can also be termed greed.  2. Vain glory. When people feel and think they are better and superior to others and their opinions must necessarily be considered others have no worth. This is arrogance . These are often the causes of unhealthy rivalry and needless conflicts in groups. Greed and arrogance are often what fuel wars and tear communities apart. Peace will come when we adopt the very opposite attitude, which is the humble and self-effacing attitude of Christ. 1. Seek to accommodate the interest of others.  Cultivate the attitude Others first .  See others as better than you . This will keep you ever humble,  and is the sure recipe for peaceful coexistence in our communities.

🙇‍♀Jesus meek and humble of heart. Make my heart like yours. Amen.

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