Deuteronomy 4: 1, 5-9; Psalm 147; Matthew 5: 17-19
Jesus teaches: “Whoever breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kin-dom of heaven…” Notice, the law-breaker is still included in the kin-dom. Jesus is so inclusive!
What is your attitude toward those who break the law, God’s law or human law? How do you reconcile keeping law with the freedom of the children of God? Augustine teaches: “Love, and do what you want.” What do you want?
Please give us the discernment to recognize evil and to replace it with justice. Please give us open, humble hearts to welcome the weak and to include everyone in our love,