Day 11
First reading: Deuteronomy 26:16-19, 23-25
Psalm 119:1-2,4-5
Gospel Matthew 5:43-48
This readings are a constant reminder of the promises of God for us. He encourages us to keep his laws and commandments and promises that he will set us high above all in praise, fame and honour.
In today's society, it is easy to get caught up in what everyone else is doing. Honour, fame, praises are what many of us desire. Some people strive their whole life to achieve success in order that it may come with either fame, honour, wealth, praises etc. We easily start to believe the standards society sets for us. For example we are told as women in the beauty magazines ways in which to attract a guy, how to leave him wanting more, how to be attractive by showing little or no skin.
When we look at the worldly view point it's no wonder trying to reach these expectations leaves us with low self worth and sometimes a deadly obsession to be different from who God has created us to be. God's word however tells us differently. We are expected to be better version of ourselves. God wants only the best for us and obeying his ways is for our good. When we follow his commands in areas such as relationships, beauty and finances, we stand out. We become the light for the world, a way for others to see Jesus through us. Let your honour, fame, fortune, praise come not from worldly standards but from Godly standards.
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