Who is the greatest in God's Kingdom? Is it a Hollywood celebrity? An NBA superstar? The world's oldest person? The World's Richest Person? None of these, in the eyes of Jesus, but rather, "whoever obeys and teaches these commandments will be called great in the Kingdom of Heaven." (Mt 5:19). If we look at our world through the media, it would seem there are no Greats or even "Greatests", for it seems that the Commandments are not being taught, and much less obeyed. But rather, we have a lot of "Leasts" who break them and by their example, teach others to do so.
The teaching of religion to the very young used to be a joy, and solid foundations were laid. High school brought challenges and required effort, but today, "challenge" has been enhanced by a materialistic culture so much so that it has evolved into indifference or downright rejection. Yet, we are mandated not to give up: "Go, teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of he son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching time to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with your always, until the end of the age." (Mt 28: 19) Where prayer, grace and effort unite, goodness prevails and the Kingdom grows stronger through strife.
Bro. Rene
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