Gospel: Matthew 5:17-19
On the other hand, whoever obeys them, and teaches others to do the same, will be great in the kingdom of heaven.
REFLECTION:
Jesus’ coming stirs confusion among those who are known to be experts of the Jewish traditions.
His actions are interpreted to be inconsistent with the law and the prophets. In fact, they accuse him of being a ‘blasphemer’.
For them, Jesus is a scandal as he does things differently from what they had been used to.
But Jesus affirms that He is actually for the fulfilment of the Law and the Prophets. For him, the Law and the Prophets
call for obedience not merely understanding. And this obedience must radiate in one’s witnessing of faith.
Faith calls for an integral not a double life. It involves a constant decision for God in every aspect of human life.
We cannot profess our faith in God and at the same time do things contrary to it. Jesus challenges us to be consistent with what we profess,
even if, at times, it means going against the accepted norms and practices.
In our lives, the law is fulfilled when it upholds the truth and thereby becomes life-giving.
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