God is the only authority of what is right and true. Don’t listen to what this world tells you - Daily Bible Reflections December 16,2013

SPEAK OUT ANYWAY

 

“By what authority are you doing these things? — Matthew 21:23

 

“What you will do is not right,” I told my friends who were about to cut classes to watch a movie. The reactions I got were some laughs and stares as if they were saying, “Killjoy! Who are you to lecture us? You are not our parents.”

       In a statement, the Pope said that same-sex marriage is a threat to the future of humanity. He was branded as a homophobic. His authority was criticized with comments like, “The leader of the Catholic Church is not in tune with the times. He is discriminating against homosexuals. He has no right to say that. If that is where they will be happy, he has no reason to criticize and say it is wrong.”

       It is hard to justify yourself to people whose perspective of right or wrong changes with the season, with what’s in or what’s out.

       We live in a very relativistic society. Ultimately, the future of humanity will rest on God and on God alone. He is the standard by which everything will be measured.

       When you speak out about things that are against God’s will, you will encounter resistance that will question your authority. Speak out anyway. God is on your side. Jun Asis (mabuting.balita@gmail.com)

 

Reflection: God is the only authority of what is right and true. Don’t listen to what this world tells you.

 

Lord, many ideas and people undermine Your authority and clamor to get my allegiance. Help me to always hear Your voice and follow it.

 

Blessed Honoratus Kozminski, pray for us.