"For God shows no partiality." — Romans 2:11
Dear friends in Christ Jesus, this passage makes it very
clear that after the end of our earthly life there will be a judgment on us by
the righteous God. Earthly life is very limited and fragile. In this limited
time that we live on the earth we are all given an opportunity to aim at
eternal life and strive our level best to attain it. Scripture makes it very
clear that each one will be rewarded according to each one's deeds. God the
Father has given total freedom to His Son Jesus to judge the world. Jesus knows
even our secret thoughts. So what are we trying to run away or escape from?
Trusting in the mercy of God and in the divine providence,
we are all asked to live a life pleasing to God. Jesus has already shown us the
way of life and we have the Holy Bible to attain eternal life. Jesus shows no
partiality and it is a quality of God for in front of Him all are equal. Let us also try to develop this quality and
practice it in our day today life.
What right have we got to pass judgment on others when we
are sure to be judged? Sometimes it hurts a lot when others make judgment on
us. The way you give you will receive back. So make sure you give good. As we
are all sinners and fragile human beings who are sure to perish one day from
this earth, let us trust in the Divine Mercy of God.
Reflection on Romans 2:1-16 by Fr. George Joseph SVD
(Listen to the Podcast here)
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