Isaiah 1:10,16-20
Psalm 49(50):8-9,16-17,21,23
Matthew 23:1-12
BEARING FRUITS ABUNDANTLY
A disciple humbly submits to learn from the master, Christ, to teach others the truth. Without learning from Him, we risk leading others astray by failing to practice or live our professed beliefs. This hypocrisy is inauthentic Christianity.
Today , the Lord calls us to shun hypocrisy and self-examination of our witness. We should ask how to practice better what we preach, grow closer to Christ, and remove obstacles like the plank in our eye to see clearly. We must consider how to add value to others’ lives and draw them closer to Christ.
Ultimately, our deeds matter more than titles. If our life and death teach lessons, this is true Christianity producing good fruits. It must start with us, here and now
Fr Joseph Osho
