September 4, Monday of the 22nd Week in Ordinary Time
Daily Readings: First reading: 1 Thes 4:13–18; Gospel: Luke 4:16–30
"Physician, cure yourself." The gifts, blessings, graces, and wonders of God in our lives are intended for a selfish purpose. They are intended either to teach people or to draw them closer to God.
However, human mentality is mostly selfish and self-centered, meaning that the benefits of many, or the good of many, come in second place most of the time. This is seen in the way assignments are given in places of work, and likewise, when close friends, relatives, batchmates, and people from the same region or area as the leader are given more privileges, positions, and assignments, sometimes, regardless of their competencies.
This reminds me of a friend of mine who told me one day, "I pray that you will become a Pope so that you will assign me to the Vatican to work with you. Though he is neither a Catholic nor a Christian, Jesus knows very well the human heart, which is why, while reprimanding the people of his town in the gospel story today, he is appealing to us all that such a mentality is not Christian-like.
If selfishness were a value, then the mystery of incarnation for the sake of our salvation would not take place.
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