| First Reading: Psalm: Gospel: | Sirach 26:1-3, 15-18, 24 (Vulgate) or 1 Timothy 5:3-10 Psalm 31:4-5, 8-9, 20, 24-25 Matthew 25:31-40 |
Matthew 25:32 Before him will be gathered all the nations, and he will separate them one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats,
We there is a brand of Christianity that intends to give mercy and grace to everybody, especially those who are not faithful or repentant. The Bible seems to imply that God will separate the good from the bad and will bless the good. How then do we understand mercy and grace?
The key I believe is repentance. If we repent and seek Christ as our savior, then he will respond with mercy and grace. It isn't just doing good, but it is doing good in Christ.
We then too must discern between those who will pretend to do good but deny Christ as their savior and those who will seek Christ and repent from their sins.
Father, help me by your Holy Spirit to seek both to do good and to seek your righteousness in all things. Help me to always realize that you are my Lord.
Amen
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