To please men or to please God?
Tuesday, 21st week in Ordinary Time
1 Thes 2: 1-8; Mt 23: 23-26
Just a few days back a person was passing a remark about a youngster saying, "that guy seems very matured". And when I asked if that meant that the youngster in question was very obedient and docile, the response was a strong 'No'. Infact that youngster was very active and even hyperactive who would be the first one to get into trouble in a given situation. The person continued to explain, "he is aware of his mistakes and owns them up and never puts up an appearance." I thought that was the best compliment that the youngster could have received.
Jesus invites us, as in the Gospel today, to a personal integrity that can shine in the world of compromises. An integrity that is filled with mercy and compassion, understanding and empathy, humility and sincerity that can fill the earth with an awe and joy towards the Gospel we proclaim. Paul lived it and witnesses to it in the first reading.
Where do I stand in this regard?