Matthew 5:21-26
You have heard that the ancients were told, "You shall not commit murder" and "Whoever commits murder shall be liable to the court." But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother shall be guilty before the court; and whoever shall say to his brother, "Raca," shall be guilty before the supreme court; and whoever shall say, "You fool," shall be guilty enough to go into the fiery hell. If therefore you are presenting your offering at the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your offering there before the altar, and go your way; first be reconciled to your brother, and then come and present your offering. Make friends quickly with your opponent at law while you are with him on the way, in order that your opponent may not deliver you to the judge, and the judge to the officer, and you be thrown into prison. Truly I say to you, you shall not come out of there, until you have paid up the last cent.
Humans are competitive by nature. Our competitiveness gives us the drive to move forward. We are motivated by our accomplishments, even if, our winnings are at the expense of someone else. The worst part is, we even thank the Almighty for such a win... how ignorant are we?
In our quest to win, we hurt other people. Sometimes physically, but mostly emotionally. Most of the time, we are not even aware. But we are very much aware if it's us who was hurt. We curse, and we condemn. That's not what Jesus would do, wouldn't He? For to insult the creature is to insult the Creator.
The Lord teaches us to reconcile with our brothers by taking the initiative to apologize first. It doesn't matter who we think is at fault. For "we are all frail but see that you think no one more frail than yourself" (Thomas A Kempis). The Lord ask us to reconcile first before we can come to His presence and worship Him.
Winning then is not all about accomplishments, or reputation, or recognition, or reward. Living gracefully and lovingly shall be our ultimate aim. Amen!
Humans are competitive by nature. Our competitiveness gives us the drive to move forward. We are motivated by our accomplishments, even if, our winnings are at the expense of someone else. The worst part is, we even thank the Almighty for such a win... how ignorant are we?
In our quest to win, we hurt other people. Sometimes physically, but mostly emotionally. Most of the time, we are not even aware. But we are very much aware if it's us who was hurt. We curse, and we condemn. That's not what Jesus would do, wouldn't He? For to insult the creature is to insult the Creator.
The Lord teaches us to reconcile with our brothers by taking the initiative to apologize first. It doesn't matter who we think is at fault. For "we are all frail but see that you think no one more frail than yourself" (Thomas A Kempis). The Lord ask us to reconcile first before we can come to His presence and worship Him.
Winning then is not all about accomplishments, or reputation, or recognition, or reward. Living gracefully and lovingly shall be our ultimate aim. Amen!
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