DIVINE WHISPER with FR. PIUSRALPH EFFIONG, SMMM

TUESDAY OF THE 12TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME OF THE YEAR

Mystery of the day: Sorrowful

Theme: Judge not, if you are to judge be perfect first.

"So whatever you wish that men would do to you, do so to them; for this is the law and the prophets." (Matthew 7:13)

One of the fascinating facts about humanity is desire for comfort zone for oneself no matter what it takes. While some get satisfaction in the pain of others, to the extent of glowing in tearful sacrifices of the downtrodden. 

To redress this abnormality, God in His justice through Evangelist Matthew in today's gospel pericope avers: 

"So whatever you wish that men would do to you, do so to them; for this is the law and the prophets." (Matthew 7:13)

This is a clarion call on us to be cautious in treating one another for whether we like it or not, sooner or later we will be given the same judgement we give out to one another. 

Let us begin to judge whenever we are perfect if not let us pray for one another, for the scripture says: "If the Lord were to mark our iniquities, then none of us will survive. 

Finally, condemn not, so that you shall not be condemned. 

Peace, be with you!

Let us pray

Almighty and eternal God, we thank You for the precious gift of Your Word. Accept we pray our daily struggle with the grace to treat one another as we want us to be treated. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

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