Worldly desires often beckons us to heed it’s call, sometimes with soft whispers other times with loud piercing cries and thumping echoes. Giving in can sometimes lead us to do whatever it takes to obtain what we desire. The hefty price of blood spilled, broken relationships, families, even the damaging of property is of little consequence for those consumed with jealousy, envy and want. Let our ears only hear God’s Word. Let us not be of the World, but God’s holy children.
Victims of injustice are called not to allow the poison of revenge or unjust retribution, infect their minds and their hearts. It does mean they are to remain silent and withhold their cry for justice. It is to turn the other cheek in their hearts to allow God’s mercy to fill them so that in turn they too are merciful.
Our heavenly Father provides for all that we have. If something is unlawfully taken away from us, will He not provide for us again? For as freely as we receive, as freely we should give. For we walk with our Lord and He walks with us. Amen
FIRST READING
1 Kings 21:1–16
GOSPEL
Matthew 5:38–42
Jesus said to his disciples:
“You have heard that it was said, An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth. But I say to you, offer no resistance to one who is evil. When someone strikes you on your right cheek, turn the other one to him as well. If anyone wants to go to law with you over your tunic, hand him your cloak as well. Should anyone press you into service for one mile, go with him for two miles. Give to the one who asks of you, and do not turn your back on one who wants to borrow.”
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