A GOOD PERSON IS TEMPTED MORE THAN A WICKED PERSON.

 Friday, June 9, 2023


Saint Ephrem of Syria, Deac. D. (Opt Mem)


First Reading. Tobit 11: 5-17

Psalm. 146: 1-2, 6-10 (R. 1b)

Gospel. Mark 12: 35-37


TOPIC FOR REFLECTION


THE TEST OF FAITH

Wait! Hold on, Relax and let me tell you 


Do you know that a good person faces the hardest temptations in life, while a bad person faces less temptation?


Here are the reasons...

Satan will tempt a good person in a hard way, to renounce God to worship him, however, a wicked person is already on the side of satan, so he will receive less temptation from his master, satan. The story of Job in the bible explains it all.


My dear, always remember that the moment a child is enrolled in a school, the child will immediately begin to study for the examination. Hence, the school exams determine the student's progress.


Similarly, whoever is born into this life should be ready to attempt life's examinations which come through trials and tribulations. 


Nobody born of a woman will escape trials and tribulations, but the ability to face the challenge with patience and perseverance will give one victory at last. 


Therefore, if none Christians can face trials and tribulations, how much more core Christians? 


It is trials and tribulations that stand as an examination to confirm if truly we love God or not. 


The scripture says in 1 Peter. 1: 7

"Your faith will be like gold that has been tested in a fire. And these trials will prove that your faith is worth much more than gold that can be destroyed. They will show that you will be given praise and honour and glory when Jesus Christ returns"


More so, it is a fact that at the end of every tunnel is light, and so shall God gives victory to all who persevere.


Remember, No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it. Cf. 1 Cor. 10: 13


The above explanations are centred on today's first reading about the good charitable man without blemish named Tobit, who was blind despite his good steadfastness in the Lord.

He remained faithful to the Lord during his trials as a blind man, but at last, the Lord sent Angel Raphael to heal him.


So, my dear, keep hoping in the Lord, do not lose hope, and keep your faith active and alive; just one day, the Lord will wipe your tears away and put an unending smile on your face.


Peace ✌️ be with you.


Rev. Fr. Segun Oladeji, CRS.

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