LAW KEEPERS

Wednesday of the Tenth week in Ordinary Time Matthew 5:17-19 Today’s readings strongly emphasize the importance of God’s laws. In the gospel Jesus warns his disciples that anyone who breaks the law or entices another to break the law will be called “least” in the kingdom of heaven. He also tells his disciples that everyone who obeys and teaches the commandments will be called the “greatest” in the kingdom of heaven. Greatness is measured by being law abiders. Greatness is nothing more than following God’s rules and practising it everyday. When we break God’s law, we are broken into pieces. Friends, we are challenge to be doers not breakers of the law. Nowadays, we don’t need law instructors but law abiders. We need more witnesses than preachers. I remember what Pope Francis have said: “Preach by example, speak if necessary.” My dear friends, “whoever listen to the Word of God and act on it will be great in the kingdom of God.” Let me end my reflection by reminding us that rules are not made to be broken. Life without rules is a chaotic life. Life without rules is a path to danger. Life without rules leads to damnation. When we live without law, we live as if we don’t have freedom. Law puts order. Friends like Jesus let us respect any laws especially the law of God. Let us be law keepers and abiders. Move away from any law breakers because they surely are harmers. Friends, If you want to break something: Break the cycle of sin, break the bond of wickedness. Break your unhealthy relationships. Break your dishonest lifestyle. Break your vices and addictions. Break your ways of hurting others. Break your hypocrisy. Blessed are those who follow the law of the Lord. Blessings Fr. Jhack