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God’s law is full of the compassion of God. It tells me that my conduct toward people who are vulnerable because of any human need must be tempered by recalling my own human condition.
Christians have an obligation to be good citizens. But God can and will call on us for a response to our duty to him, which comes first.
Today’s Gospel reading provides a definite warning for Christians of any age. We must take the Kingdom–and our participation in it–very seriously.
The first son who thought better of his initial refusal and eventually went to work truly carried out his father’s will. Those who sin can change.
Life often isn’t fair, and people frequently blame God for that. But in terms of Jesus’ story from today’s Gospel, God’s fairness is different from ours.
We all must examine our consciences. How often would you or I forgive an offense from the same person? “As many as seven times?” as Peter asks.
Jesus’ plan for dealing with someone in the community who sins urges us to begin “one on one,” so as to minimize the embarrassment or good reputation of the person.
