Daily Readings - Tue Sep 22 2020
Proverbs
1The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.2Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts.3To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.4An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin.5The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want.6The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death.10The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes.11When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.12The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.13Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.
Luke
19Then came to him his mother and his brethren, and could not come at him for the press.20And it was told him by certain which said, Thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to see thee.21And he answered and said unto them, My mother and my brethren are these which hear the word of God, and do it.
Sermon
In today's readings, we are invited to reflect on the essence of living according to God's will. The first reading from Proverbs reminds us that true wisdom lies in understanding that our actions and intentions are what truly matter. It emphasizes the importance of mercy, justice, and compassion, warning against the pitfalls of sin and laziness. The passage also highlights the responsibility to help those in need, as ignoring the poor's cry leads to being unheard.
The Gospel from Luke offers a profound redefinition of family. Jesus teaches that his true family consists of those who not only hear God's word but also act upon it. This challenges us to move beyond mere lip service and to embody our faith through our actions.
Connecting these readings, we see a clear call to live out our faith with integrity. Being part of God's family is not just about words but about deeds. Let us apply this by actively seeking justice, showing mercy, and helping those in need. Let our actions reflect our commitment to God's will, ensuring that we are true followers in both word and deed.