men should repent

First Reading: Psalm: Gospel:

Hebrews 12:18-19, 21-24 Psalm 48:2-4, 9-11 Mark 6:7-13

Mark 6:12  So they went out and preached that men should repent.

This isn't the message we tend to hear today.  Today they are sent out to tell people that they are alright the way they are, that God accepts them the way they are.  Unfortunately this is a deadly lie.  God accepts only his son Jesus Christ.  We are accepted through him and we are with him when we act righteously, that is when we repent of our sin, not condone it.

Father, help me by your Holy Spirit to truly repent of my sin, to want to be with you with all my heart and to put you above all else.

Amen