TUESDAY 25TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR II
2 Thessalonians 2:1-3,14-17, Matthew 23:23-26.
CONCERN FOR MORE IMPORTANT THINGS
Sometimes in our lives, we see ourselves getting worried over a lot of things that are not important, neglecting what is more important. In the first reading of today, we see how the early Christians were more concerned about when Jesus would come back again. They thought that Jesus was coming back immediately after his ascension, and thus there was no need to do anything again. St Paul therefore in writing to the Corinthians, warned that no one knows when Jesus will come. We therefore need to get ready everyday.
In the gospel reading, we also see the fury of Jesus against the scribes and pharisees who left the most important matters of the law and were treating little issues. The law is meant to provide an avenue to worship God better, not to condemn. The law is not as important as individual human conduct, it is meant to enhance it.
The concept many of us Christians have of heaven is very shallow. God will not judge us by our appearances. He sees the depth of man's heart. This is why Jesus says that it does not matter how clean the outside of a cup is, if it is not clean inside, it is useless. We should therefore pay more attention to preparing our mind and heart for the coming of Jesus instead of paying attention to things that do not matter. We must be ready for Jesus always. God help us. Amen.
Fr Michael Osatofoh Eninlejie MSP
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