TUESDAY- 28^th  WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME –B

Gospel: Luke 11:37-41: God will repay each one as his works deserve-Jesus first, but Greeks as well.

I Reading: Galatians 5:1-6: Whether you are circumcised or not makes no difference-what matters is faith that makes its power felt through love.

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. A Pharisee invited Jesus to dine (v.37-38)

a. Jesus accepted the invitation

b. Jesus was questioned about ceremonial cleanliness

2. Charge 1: Religionists are ceremonially clean, but inwardly unclean (v.39-41)

a. They clean the outside and not the inside

b. God made both the outside and the inside (heart) of a person

c. The giving of one’s heart cleanses everything

Thought: The heart is the source of evil; therefore, it has to be cleansed by Christ-even the heart of the religionist.

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