Our gospel today is taken from the "Sermon on the Mount" (Mt 5:17-37). Jesus makes it clear that he did not come to abolish the Law of Moses, but to fulfill it, to enhance it, to add a new dimension to it. He charges us to go beyond the letter, the rule, the commandment into a stronger motive than fear of punishment to love as the basis and reason for keeping these commandments. Jesus moves us a step further, for example, it's not only killing that's evil, but being angry with our brother or neighbor; it's not only adultery that is bad, but also lustful thoughts; it's not only love your neighbor, but love your enemies! Jesus stretches us beyond Moses to a new love-based dimension of living the commandments. He is the "new Moses." May we gladly follow his Law of Love.
Bro Rene
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