To read the texts click on the texts: Sirach 5:1-8; Mk 9:41-50
This pericope contains a series of
sayings against those who cause scandal and other to sin. Anyone who
scandalises or causes someone else to stumble is a danger to those who believe.
Jesus’ language here seems harsh, but he is not asking individuals to maim
parts of their body. Rather he is using these striking metaphors to drive home
powerfully the point he wants to make, namely: that no one and nothing must be
allowed to compromise the kingdom. The metaphors reflect how important striving
for the kingdom is. A disciple of Jesus must be prepared to forego anything for
the sake of the kingdom.
Our behaviour in public sometimes
results in leading others away from God and Jesus. Those who see our behaviour
and know that we are disciples of Jesus are not inspired to follow him. Christ
today is made visible and tangible through the words and actions of those of us
who believe in him and so we have an enormous responsibility to make him known
and draw others to him. People must be able to see him in us.
Am I a part time Christian?
Am I a fair weather Christian?
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