WE ARE TO BE TRUSTWORTHY
"These words" remind us to love those who are our enemies as
well. It's very difficult and challenging to follow - but that is what it means
to be Christian.
From Proverbs we
read this: When the storm has swept by, the wicked are gone, but the righteous
stand firm for ever (10:25.)
Today's Gospel is
the conclusion of the Sermon on the Mount. In this parable, Jesus speaks of
where and how to build a life on His words. In this He is summarizing
everything that has come before. The Sermon on the Mount is the blueprint for
us to build a life of faith in God. "These words" include blessings
of the poor in spirit, the meek, and the merciful. "These words"
include warnings to us not to lord it over before others. The Sermon on the
Mount teaches us how to pray and how to give fully of ourselves. Jesus speaks
boldly not to judge others so that we will not be judged. "These
words" remind us to love those who are our enemies as well. It's very
difficult and challenging to follow - but that is what it means to be
Christian.
We are to build a life
not on our own plan! The wisdom of our heavenly Father, God made flesh in Jesus
Christ is the true blueprint for a life of faith. In Jesus and His word, we
find ourselves in a house that will endure any storm and will last forever.
In the Responsorial
Psalm we acclaim: Blessed are they who observe what is right, who do always
what is just (106: 4b-5.) He gives what is good. Fine words can never replace
good deeds. Our character is revealed in the choices we make, especially when
we must choose between what is true and false, good and bad.
A true person is
honest and reliable before our heavenly Father, neighbor, and oneself.
We are to be
trustworthy!