Many people come to the temple, but not to worship
God. They take advantage of the celebration of Easter as an opportunity to do
business and seek a maximum profit. Jesus was angry because he knew that these
people were in the temple but their hearts were directed to their own
interests, not to God. So in my opinion, it was worth it for Jesus to get angry
and drive them all out.
Until now, I believe that God is still doing the same
thing: Jesus purifies the temple of God. Where is the temple of God? The temple
of God is in all who believe in Him. We are the holy temple of God (cf. 1
Corinthians 3: 16). Up to this day God has always purified and sanctified our
lives. We are cleansed from all evil thoughts, words, or deeds within us.
Sometimes God also uses harsh methods to clean it, in order that we are all
worthy before God. This may not be easy to do and will require true humility
and surrender from ourselves, but in the end, as a result, our ownself will be
cleansed and purified by our Lord.
Jesus desires to purify us in many ways. Let Jesus
accomplish His mission in us all.
By Fr. Fransiskus Diaz, SVD.
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