WEDNESDAY- 23^rd WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME –B

Gospel: Luke 6:20-26: How happy are you who are poor. But alas for you who are rich.

I Reading: 1Corinthians 7:25-31: If you are tied to a wife, do not look for freedom; if you are free of a wife, then do not look for one.

Jesus Teaches the Perils of the Material World, Lk 6:20-26

This is a shocking passage to the world, for Jesus switches the world’s values completely around. He rejects entirely the materialism (things) of the world and warns the worldly and materialistic that severe judgement is coming.

1. The Promise to those who reject materialism (v.20-23)

a. The poor: Will inherit the kingdom of God

b. The hungry: Will be filled

c. The sorrowful: Will laugh

d. The persecuted for Jesus’ sake

1) The persecuted described: The hated, the ostracized, and the rejected

2) The attitude to have while being persecuted: Rejoicing

3) Reward: To be great

2. The Judgement of those who follow materialism (v.24-26)

a. The rich: Will want

b. The full: Will hunger

c. The merry: Will weep

d. The prideful and compromising: Will have earthly approval only

Thought: All people need a Saviour for salvation, seeking His righteousness.

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