Hebrews 8:6-13
Mark 3:13-19
WE KNOW WHAT TO DO
Oftentimes we act as if we are ignorant of the laws of God. We act as if we do not know what is expected of us. We act as if we do not hear the voice of God resounding in our hearts.
In the first reading of today, the writer tells us that the people of Israel always waited for their priests to tell them what to do. They claimed not to know what is good from what is evil.
God has therefore decided to make a new covenant with us, to put his laws in our hearts so that we cannot claim not to be aware.
It is true therefore that we all as human beings know when we are doing good and evil. Nevertheless, God still has his priests to thoroughly interpret and apply his laws to human existence and thus mediate for them.
This is why Jesus in the gospel reading, chose his apostles. So as to continue to guide the people to obey his laws. May almighty God grant us the grace to listen to his voice in our hearts and follow him faithfully. God help us. Amen.
Fr Michael Osatofoh Eninlejie MSP
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