LET THE SPIRIT OF GOD DWELL IN YOU

 Thursday, June 15, 2023

Weekday (10)


First Reading. 2 Corinthians 3: 15-4: 1, 3-6

Psalm. 85: 9-14 (R. cf. 1 0b)

Gospel. Matthew 5: 20-26


TOPIC FOR REFLECTION

HE WHO HAS THE SPIRIT OF GOD, FORGIVES.


1. St. Paul admonished said that wherever the Spirit of the Lord dwells, there is freedom.

2. If the Spirit of God dwells in us, we shall behold His glory.

3. Anyone who has the glory of God would not lose hope, his faith will remain steadfast. Such a person realises that if he losses hope in God in whose image and likeness he is created, who else will he put his hope in?

4. Those who do not lose hope in God are saved, while those who lose hope in God may perish.

5. We should let our light shines out of darkness by freeing our minds of an unforgiving spirit.

6. The Spirit of God is Mercy, while the spirit of the devil is callous (unforgiving, wickedness, etc)

7. Jesus said, unless our righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, we will never enter the kingdom of heaven. 

8. He said further, "You have heard that it was said to the men of old, ‘You shall not kill, and whoever kills shall be liable to judgement.’ But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother shall be liable to judgement. My dear, with this scary word of Jesus, who shall be saved, when anger has become part of us?

9. "Whoever insults his brother shall be liable to the council, and whoever says, ‘You fool! ' shall be liable to the hell of fire. 

Finally, Jesus concluded with this admonition

10. So if you are offering your gift at the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift. Make friends quickly with your accuser, while you are going with him to court, lest your accuser hands you over to the judge, and the judge to the guard, and you be put in prison; truly, I say to you, you will never get out till you have paid the last penny.”


May all our efforts in serving God on earth never be in vain. Let us just allow the Spirit of God to dwell and overwhelm us, and then our salvation will be guaranteed. 


Peace ✌️ be with you.


Rev. Fr. Segun Oladeji, CRS.


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