Evening: Psalms 36, 39; Matthew 22.34–46
Our society moulds us for competition … academic grades; winning at sports; superior intelligence; beauty. Simple conversation is difficult for us without argument, discussion, or debate. They peppered Jesus with questions to test him, maybe to prove how smart they were. Why we evolved this way is a mystery to me, but Jesus teaches what St. Paul calls a “more excellent way” – perhaps its excellence will appeal to our competitive natures!? When badgered about the most important values, Jesus responded: Love what is Holy (“God”) and Love your neighbour as yourself. He’s saying, Choose – competition or relationships grounded in Love.
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