There are people so-called perfectionists. Their life
is not easy. They try their best to achieve their goals. Maybe you know a
person who is such a perfectionist.
Mathew reminds us that Jesus taught something else
about perfectionism. Because he wanted all Christians to become perfectionists.
But not in the common sense of the word. In the Gospel, perfectionist means
follower of God the Father. First of all, perfectionist needs to remember that
they are children of God.
This is the foundation of our behavior as Christians.
If you understand that you are able to live as a child of God, you also want to
behave like your heavenly Father. And the most important characteristic of God
is his love for human beings. Only love can make you ready to accept your
opponents and enemies. Only love can encourage you to help all the people who
are in need even the bad ones. Only love can cause you to greet your brothers
and sisters with your smile and warm heart. Only love makes you focus on the
bright side of life.
But without love, you will hate your enemies. Without
love, you cannot pray for your persecutors. Without love, you cannot behave
like Jesus Christ the Son of God.
Are you a Christian who offers no resistance to people
who are evil? Are you a Christian who lets others strike you not only once but
many times? Are you a Christian who is ready to share everything with the
needy? Are you the one who can spend time with those who ask you?
Tell yourself what your answer is to these questions:
Yes or No? Keep in mind that there is no other option. You can be a perfect
Christian as Jesus was or not.
Don't be afraid to give a positive answer every day. I
know that you are able to "be perfect just as your heavenly Father".
Reflection on Matthew 5: 33-48 by Fr. Józef Trzebuniak SVD
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