I have been away for a while but I am back now. I
lost my focus on God for a few weeks and I am endevouring to return my focus
back to him. No one is perfect and with that being said....
In today's Gospel, Jesus is approached by a young
man who asks, "Teacher, what good must I do to gain eternal life?". This young
man is most concerned about how he is going to be judged in the afterlife. Did I
do enough to enter in the kingdom of God? Will I be worthy enough to stand
before God? Does God expect more of me to be found worthy of
heaven?
Jesus puts his mind to rest by saying "There is
only One who is good. If you wish to enter into life, keep the commandments."
But the young man is still bothered that he hasn't done enough. Then Jesus
replies "If you wish to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to the poor,
and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me."
This got me to thinking how extremely difficult it
is to be "perfect". As a human being, it is virtually impossible to be
"perfect". I think also about Mother Theresa and how perfect she must have been
during her time on earth, yet, as a human being, I am sure she also had flaws.
So Jesus gives us the straight and narrow truth with a reassurance that he
doesn't expect us to be pefect but to DO YOUR BEST! Keep the commandments,
because a perfect life would be that you completely divest yourself of
everything you own and give it to the poor. Your clothes, home, car, shoes,
money and all other material possessions.
Keep the commandments and leave the rest to God. God loves us and he will never abandon us but he does want us to care for each other. Doing so will make this world a much better place.
"Lord, come into my heart so that I can be more
charitible and love my my neighbor as myself" -
Amen
Meditation: Matthew 19:16-22 (http://wau.org/meditations/2012/08/20)
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