In our busy American culture, we can often fall into the
trap of spending a lot of time making it look like we have it all
together. Whether we are in school
studying, working, raising kids or other activities we try to put on our best
face for others to see and notice.
This
in itself is not a bad thing, but if it is the primary focus of our lives—simply
looking good—Jesus tells us, “You fools.”
The Pharisees were concerned about ensuring the cleanliness of the
outside of the dish—the part of the dish that people see. While the outside was sparkling clean,
the inside of the same dish was neglected and dirty.
St.
Paul writes in his letter to the Galatians, “For freedom Christ has set you
free.” What is it that enslaves
us? What sin or habit soils our
inside to prevent the whole dish from being cleansed?
This
isn’t always easy to consider, but such discernment is truly refreshing. When we note the ways our soul needs to
be cleansed it actually can be. Simply take these sins and bad habits to a priest in
Confession and Jesus will do the rest.
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