The Book of Proverbs provides a challenging list of things the Lord detests (Prov 6:16,19) and the gospel for today adds a few more. Our Lent is not for the wimpy nor the faint of heart, but demands honest, muscular reckoning with the way we live our lives and uncompromising change. In Proverbs we read:
There are six things the Lord hates, seven that are detestable to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush int evil, a false witness who pours out lies, and a person who stirs up conflict in the community.
In the parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus, (Lk:16:19-31) we meet a man who could make a significant difference in the life of poor Lazarus, but just does not care enough to do so. Not caring enough...something subtle that might not even cause a twinge of conscience until we examine our behavior towards the less fortunate and realize that we too are guilty.of "not caring enough", or of "not caring" at all! Certainly a quality the Lord must detest. Today is a good day to make an examination of conscience, see where we stand and DO something about it.
Bro. Rene
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