June 12, 2024, Wednesday
Read: 1 Kgs 18: 20-39 Mt 5: 17-19
“Whoever breaks the least significant of these commands and teaches others to do so shall be called least in the kingdom of God. Whoever fulfills and teaches these commands shall be great in the kingdom of God.”(Mt 5:19)
Jesus teaches us the proper manner to understand the revelations from God the Father throughout history. Leaders had interpreted the Law in a way to solidify their power, prestige, and wealth. Jesus’ way is to clarify the law of love on the heart to comprehend, revise, and discern His Holy Will for His people.
“You have heard the commandment… but what I say to you is…” (Mt 5-8)
Jesus’ call makes clear the ties between His teachings and the Law of Moses. He also insists on the need to live those teachings in a relationship with God.
“In times past, God spoke in fragmentary and varied ways to our fathers through the prophets; in this, the final age, he has spoken to us through his Son whom he has made heir of all things and through whom he first created the universe. This Son is the reflection of the Father’s being, and he sustains all things by his powerful word.” (Heb 1:1-3)
The true sense of being a Christian lies in the enthusiastic preaching of the teachings of Jesus and in putting them into practice.
“Do not rejoice so much in the fact that the devils are subject to you as that your names are inscribed in heaven.” (Lk 10:20)
Reflection and commentary
Psalm 119:111 “Your decrees are my inheritance forever; the joy of my heart they are.”
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