I'm not in the right mindset to write a post that reflects on today's readings. Everything in my mind regarding the message from either the reading or today's homily is on the attack. I'm so frustrated with people using Christianity as a weapon, but here I am only thinking of ways to do the same myself.
The truth is that I still have a long way to go in my own journey as a Christian. It's entirely too easy for me to point out the faults in others without truly acknowledging how far short I am from what Jesus wants me to be. Just the fact that I want to go on the attack to prove that my views are somehow better than others shows how far I am from the teachings of Jesus.
I need to remember that Jesus was there for anyone willing to listen to His word. Jesus shows mercy greater than any judgement that I might have about someone's lifestyle, from the poorest prostitute to those who have made their fortunes through the manipulation of taxes. It is not my place to deny mercy where Jesus has given it.
The truth is that I still have a long way to go in my own journey as a Christian. It's entirely too easy for me to point out the faults in others without truly acknowledging how far short I am from what Jesus wants me to be. Just the fact that I want to go on the attack to prove that my views are somehow better than others shows how far I am from the teachings of Jesus.
I need to remember that Jesus was there for anyone willing to listen to His word. Jesus shows mercy greater than any judgement that I might have about someone's lifestyle, from the poorest prostitute to those who have made their fortunes through the manipulation of taxes. It is not my place to deny mercy where Jesus has given it.
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