Mystery of the day: Glorious
2 Kings 2:1, 6-14; Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18
Theme: The Lord who sees in secret will bless you in secret.
"Beware of practicing your piety before men in order to be seen by them;..." (Matthew 6:1)
Sadly, we are in the age where charity is being done to attract fame and glory. An era where "hundreds of naira" are shared to the needy, while "thousands of naira" are spent on publicity. A penny given, and then taken a selfie-photograph to tell the world how charitable we are.
So sad, that this gesture is being doneost often for the sake of attracting teaming fans to support the ambition of entering political corridor to vie for one post of the other; or seeking for recognition in the society.
In the light of this, that Evangelist Matthew in today's gospel pericope presents before us the exhortation of our Lord: "Beware of practicing your piety before men in order to be seen by them;..." (Matthew 6:1).
This however, is in conformity with one of my Thoughtful Thinking which goes thus: "Charity should not be exercised when we want to speak about God, but let God be spoken about when we exercise it."
As Christians we are obliged to assist one another, in any way we can; but not to publicize the action. For when the action is being put on air, the beneficiary becomes embarrassed of the act. Let us try to assist in secret, for the good Lord who sees in secret will reward us in secret. Peace! Be with you.
Let us prayer
Merciful Lord, thank You for the wonders of Your creation. As we continue to enjoy the work of Your hands, grant us we pray the grace to be good to others, not for fame and praise of men; but as a seed sown for eternal harvest. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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