Gospel: Matthew 5:17-19
Therefore, whoever breaks one of the least
of these commandments and teaches others to do so will be called least in the
Kingdom of heaven. But whoever obeys and teaches these commandments will be
called greatest in the Kingdom of heaven.”
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Reflection:
What is life without Jesus? It’s barren, chaotic and without peace. What is life without following the laws of God? It’s the same as well. Jesus comes into our lives to make it meaningful, peaceful and productive. Not meaningful, peaceful and productive in the eyes of our fellowmen but meaningful and productive in His eyes.
When we break the laws of God we also distance ourselves from the love of Jesus. For example, if a politician shows in his public image that he is a follower of Jesus. He will not break the law by stealing money from the coffers of the government, etc.
He will not break the law of God by siding with those who are espousing anti life/poor laws such as legalization of abortion, death penalty and the like. Otherwise, he is only using Jesus to serve his own hidden agenda. Same goes for a priest/man of God who professes to follow Jesus. He/she should not break the law by engaging in sexual or homosexual relationships.
There’s always a reward that awaits those who follow the laws of God. And there’s always a reward that awaits those who follow Jesus and His commandments. It may not be the reward that we expect it to be but there would certainly be a reward.
How about those who violate the law/s? Of course, the wrath of God will be due them sooner or later. Why? Because that is
the unwritten law of the universe. - Marino J. Dasmarinas
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