Are there sins which you consider “little” that you enjoy doing over and over again? - Daily Bible Reflections February 27,2014

THOU SHALL NOT

STEAL

 

“If your hand causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter into life maimed than with two hands to go into Gehenna, into the unquenchable fire.” – Mark 9:43

 

On our way home from my parents’ house in Quezon City, we passed along Gov. Forbes Street in Manila towards Nagtahan Bridge.

       When we came to a halt due to the stoplight, we saw three teenage boys who stole various items from the pickup truck that was in front of us. We blew our horn to call the truck driver’s attention. But the traffic light turned green so we all just drove ahead.

       At other times, we witnessed the same scene in Araneta Ave. and also on C-5 Road. Those boys seemed to have mastered stealing items from vehicles. They even seemed to enjoy doing it! For whatever reason they may have, what they did was against one of God’s 10 commandments.

       Then it dawned on me. There are sins which we might be enjoying doing over and over again. But for whatever justification we may have, sin is sin. Thus, we must muster the courage to say no to it. Sol M. Saura (sol_saura@yahoo.com)

 

Reflection: Are there sins which you consider “little” that you enjoy doing over and over again?

 

Lord, I consecrate my whole self to You. Make me do everything right for love of You and for Your greater honor and glory.

 

St. Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows, pray for us.