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Theo Tigno•
9/10/2004 11:08 am
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Friday, September 10th 2004 |
Luke 6:39-42
Jesus told his disciples a parable: "Can a blind person guide a blind person? Will not both fall into a pit? No disciple is superior to the teacher; but when fully trained, every disciple will be like his teacher. Why do you notice the splinter in your brother's eye, but do not perceive the wooden beam in your own? How can you say to your brother, 'Brother, let me remove that splinter in your eye,' when you do not even notice the wooden beam in your own eye? You hypocrite! Remove the wooden beam from your eye first; then you will see clearly to remove the splinter in your brother's eye."
Dawg's thought:
Today's prayer intention is for those who struggle with obesity.
I'm convinced that by our inheritance of Original Sin, we are all hypocrites. I mean, I think about my own life, and how everyday I try to write a reflection on the scripture readings for the day, and I can't even live up to the "call of holiness" myself. I talk about turning from sin, and yet, I am too weak to turn from my own sinfulness.
I tell myself that, "I'm strong enough," but by the nature of my inheritance of Original Sin, I will never be strong enough to turn from sin fully on my own. I will never be good enough to be called a "Christian" on my own.
There is no denying that we are in need of God. Without a Savior, we will never be saved. Without a master, we will fall into our own pit of pride and pity. We are all in need of The One Who is completely and totally good in order for us to be good. We are all in need of The One Who is perfect in every way in order for us to strive for perfection. We are in need of a Master and Teacher in order that we may have a Master over our own sin, our own pride, and our own brokenness. I will admit that I am a blind man, and I need Christ to open my eyes, my ears and my heart.
Then, and only then, can others see the goodness of Our Lord and desire that same goodness. It is not our goodness others should desire, but the goodness of God alone. We know this, because it was He Who hung upon the two beams of the cross that removed the beams from your own eyes. He removes our blindness, and all we can do is give all our praise and all our thanksgiving to He alone who deserves all praise and all thanksgiving. Take care and God Bless.
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