Luke 16:15
“You justify yourselves in the sight of others, but God knows your hearts; for what is of human esteem is an abomination in the sight of God.”
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Matthew is a very rich man. He can earn money in an instant. And he would share whatever blessings he has with others. He is a devout Christian and would donate part of his blessings to the Church. But in the eyes of many, he is still rich and many would judge him to have gained his wealth though dubious means.
Yet, God would look in the heart,
and only Him can know what is in Matthew’s heart.
Paul is a killer, a murderer. At one time, he would kill people for money. He was caught and was imprisoned. Inside, he would come to know Jesus and start serving Him. And through the years, he would be leading bible studies for the prisoners. And when he was finally set free, people would still doubt him, and still look at him as the old killer that he is.
But God would look in the heart,
and only Him can know what is in Paul’s heart.
I may be reading my bible daily, or going to mass every Sunday, or donating a portion to the needy, or attending bible studies; and yet I would readily judge Matthew and Paul as not worthy of heaven.
But God would look in the heart… in their hearts... in my heart.
How about you, what is in your heart?
Let us pray +
Almighty Father, may I use all the resources You are giving me to uplift the spirit of others, to show them how You really care, to make them aware of Your true love. Look at our hearts. For the only greatest riches that we should aspire for, and as You promised, is the gift of eternal life! Amen +
I will praise your name for ever, Lord.
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