I strongly believe that there is so much of Phariseeism in us because in many ways it is apparent that we do enjoy seeing other people suffer.We die laughing when we see, in the movies or in television, scenes that show people being bumped or getting hurt. At the core of our easy laughter at the comic tragedy of other people is our self-righteousness.
We smugly thank God that we are wiser and more intelligent than these careless, suffering people.
This is why everybody likes gossip. We are very fond of talking about other people's weaknesses. But we never dare to talk about our own weaknesses. We enjoy destroying each other.
How different are our ways from the ways of the Lord. Is it because He is God and we are only humans? Well, I must tell you that if your joy or peace is only to be achieved and to be found in relation to the conditions of other people, then it is a very shallow peace.
If you are contented, if you are happy simply because you feel that you are better than the rest, there is something wrong with your notion of happiness. It is evident that your standards are indeed human and not Jesus'.
Above all else, Jesus alone should be our standard. No matter what people say, if you are at peace with God and if you are doing God's will, then you are doing what a real Christian should do.
2 comments:
I strongly agree.. jus dropin by can we exchange link?
Sometimes, others would say "they are at peace with God and are doing God's will"...just like the Pharisee of the temple.
They are still around.
You are right, Jesus should be our standard, he mingles with the sinners, not judging them.
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