SERMON/HOMILY FOR MONDAY OF THE SECOND WEEK OF LENT 26TH FEBRUARY 2024
SERMON/HOMILY FOR MONDAY OF THE SECOND WEEK OF LENT 26TH FEBRUARY 2024 Daniel 9:4b-10; Ps.79; Luke 6:36-38 You will receive in the measure you give! Today, Jesus asked that we be merciful, judge not, condemn not and forgive. He went on to say that the extent to which we give these to others is the extent to which we shall also receive them. This means that what the Lord is asking us to give to others is something we ourselves are in need of. Again, when we consider the concepts of mercy, judgment, condemnation and forgiveness, they dwell on our reaction towards those who offend us or treat us badly. These concepts do not negate fraternal correction, instead they teach us how best to go about helping others grow out of their negative character. Every wrong doer is someone in need of help whether the person realizes it or not. To render this help, we need the wisdom of God. First, God hates sin but never the sinner. Being able to make this separation means that it is always God’s aim to ...