Monday, June 13, 2005
LUKE 11:37-41
In today's Gospel, it is clear that God is referring to the state of the hearts of the Pharisees when he says that the inside of the cup and dish are filled with plunder and evil. When we reflect on the state of our hearts, how often do we ask ourselves whether it is free from ill-intent, falsehood and insincerity? When we stop to reflect, we realize that it is important to know and understand the state of our own hearts lest we steer away from the path of love, truth and honesty.
Sometimes we conclude and judge others by what we see from their actions. We inadvertently or are too hasty in passing judgement on another's action - considering it good or bad depending on our relationship with that person.
The Gospel today reminds us - that inasmuch as we use our senses to make judgements about others, we also need to be cautious and recognize that perhaps the actions we observe may not always be reflective of the intentions of the individual. In matters of the heart, only the person and his God knows.
Sometimes we conclude and judge others by what we see from their actions. We inadvertently or are too hasty in passing judgement on another's action - considering it good or bad depending on our relationship with that person.
The Gospel today reminds us - that inasmuch as we use our senses to make judgements about others, we also need to be cautious and recognize that perhaps the actions we observe may not always be reflective of the intentions of the individual. In matters of the heart, only the person and his God knows.
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