Homily (Reflection) for Tuesday of
the Second Week of Lent (27th February, 2018) on the Gospel
Is 1:10.16-20;
Ps 49:8-9.16-17.21.23 (R. v. 23);
Matt 23:1-12.
Topic: Be wary.
Jesus denounced the scribes and the Pharisees who occupied
Moses’ seat in today’s gospel for they do not practice what they teach. They
tie up heavy burdens for others but are unwilling to lift a finger to move
them. Their acts are just for people to see. They scramble for places of honour
at banquets and for best seats in the synagogues. Again, they love to be greeted
with respect in the marketplaces and to be called rabbi.
Although these occupy the exalted seat of Moses but Jesus asked
the crowds and His disciples not to emulate them. They teach others without
first making something out of the teaching themselves. Hence, Jesus often calls
them hypocrites, cf. Matt 15:7; 23:13,
15, 23,25,27,29.
Be wary of people you imitate. Often people focus on what
people want without considering whether those things are right or wrong. Some
copy others whether they are correct or not. We must look up to God and do what
He asks of us. If there is any person in this world worthy of imitation, it is only
he or she who imitates Christ, cf. 1Cor
4:16; 11:1.
Bible Reading: Matt 7:12; 1Cor 10:23 – 11:1.
Thought for today: God expects all to do good and avoid evil.
Let us pray: God, help us to be truly yours –
Amen.
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