Genesis 16:1-12, 15-16
Here are my thoughts about today's readings:
In this reading you'll notice that there was a problem in the faith of Abram and Sarai. They didn't trust God enough to give Sarai a son, so as you see, she told Abram to do something that defied what God wanted them to do. She later regreted her decision. The lesson of this story is that you should have more faith in God instead of doing everything yourself. If you don't do it with God, you will crash and burn.
Matthew 7:21-29
The first part of this reading discusses the idea that it is not enough to claim that you know God. You have to live for Him. If you really love Him, you will serve Him. James 2:24 says, "See how a person is justified by works and not by faith alone." You cannot get to heaven by just works or faith. You need both.
In the next part of the reading Jesus tells us how a fool will build his house on the sand (worldly pleasures or societies ideas). We as Christians are called to build our house on the Rock. (Matthew 16:16-17 - Peter is the Rock of our Church) This means living our lives as the Church teaches. If we do this, we will have greater protection from sin and temptations.
Persevere...John the Baptist was a voice crying out in the wilderness...a lack of bona-fide (look this cool term up) comments does not mean no one is listening.
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Keep the faith and persevere in good works.
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