Gospel
Luke 11:42-46
You overlook justice and the love of God
The Lord said to the Pharisees: ‘Alas for you Pharisees! You who pay your tithe of mint and rue and all sorts of garden herbs and overlook justice and the love of God! These you should have practised, without leaving the others undone. Alas for you Pharisees who like taking the seats of honour in the synagogues and being greeted obsequiously in the market squares! Alas for you, because you are like the unmarked tombs that men walk on without knowing it!
A lawyer then spoke up. ‘Master,’ he said ‘when you speak like this you insult us too.’
‘Alas for you lawyers also,’ he replied ‘because you load on men burdens that are unendurable, burdens that you yourselves do not move a finger to lift.’
Reflection
Today Christ gave us a lesson on humility. He talk about how there are people who likes to exalt themselves here on earth expecting to be exalted and honoured. There are those who like to burden people with instructions which are burdensome. Today we need to ask ourselves are we humble here on earth. Do we want to be exalted here on earth or live in Glory with Christ in heaven.
Let us pray
Lord Jesus I pray I will always glorify your name here on earth and live a life full of humility.
Amen
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