WEDNESDAY- 28^th  WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME –B

Gospel: Luke 11:42-46: Alas for you Pharisee! Alas for you lawyers also!

I Reading: Galatians 5:18-25: You cannot belong to  Christ unless you crucify all self-indulgent passions and desires.

The Sever Charges Against Religionists, Lk 11:37-54

Most people feel that they are religious. For that reason, the religious person needs to pay close attention to what Jesus says in this passage. This religious person needs to examine his heart and life to make sure his religion is genuine. Jesus was severe in his charges against false religionists (Mt 23:1-12; 13-26; Lk 15:25-32;18:8-12; Rom 2:17-29).

1. Charge 2: Religionists obey God in tithing, but ignore justice and love (v.42)

2. Charge 3: Religionists crave prominence and honour (v.43)

3. Charge 4: Religionists mislead others, causing them to become unclean and corrupted (v.44)

4. Charge 5: Religionists burden men with rules and regulations (v.45-46)

Thought: Justice is the way we treat others. The love of God is both the love He has given us in Christ and the love we are to have for Him and others.

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