“And the Lord said to him, “Go through the city, through Jerusalem, and put a mark upon the foreheads of the men who sigh and groan over all the abominations that are committed in it.” And to the others he said in my hearing, “Pass through the city after him, and kill; your eye shall not spare, and you shall show no pity; slay old men outright, young men and maidens, little children and women, but touch no one upon whom is the mark. And begin at my sanctuary.”
Excerpt, First Reading, Wednesday 14th August 2024 – EZEKIEL 9: 1-7; 10:18-22.
So, we are already conversant with this Bible verse, “To whom much is given, much will be required.” – LUKE 12:48.
The verse quoted above in today’s teaching continue thus, “And begin at my sanctuary.” So they began with the elders who were before the house.”
Shouldn’t we be concerned about this? Or, have we become so fearless and unfeeling?
To any of us who stands on the sanctuary of the Almighty God and speak words to the congregation skewed for our own personal benefit, we must be conscious of our failing and should be concerned about today’s teaching, and watch our ways.
Alas, too, for us, members of the congregation. If we are aware of the preacher man’s skewedness but rather support him or act aloof, today’s teaching should get us also concerned and fear for our own safety.
Dear friend, for what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?
Have a fantastic day folks.
#SAINT_MAXIMILIAN_MARY_KOLBE! #Blessed_Carlo_Acutis! #Pray_for_us!
– Akase F. Agabo. 14th Aug. 2024p