We might think that one of the greatest sins in our
society comes from those who hate the Church or any sort of faith. Actually, the greatest sin in our
society is apathy or indifference to faith or the Church. As Jesus says in the book of
Revelation, “I know your works; I know that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either cold or hot. So, because you are lukewarm, neither hot nor cold, I
will spit you out of my mouth.”
Many
of the greatest saints—those who were cold and hostile to the Church—became the
greatest saints—on fire with God’s love.
Think of Saul, who persecuted and possibly killed Christians or St.
Augustine who for many years was vehemently against a Christian worldview.
Today
we hear of Zacchaeus, who was a tax collector in one of the most hated
professions of his time. He stole
from the poor to give to the rich.
Yet Zacchaeus was not indifferent.
As he experienced the Lord, he, too, was set on fire and paid back his
debt fourfold.
We
are called to be on fire for our faith and our Church. We should always avoid being
indifferent. People will note how
we Christians live and, please God, may the witness of our lives inspire people
to leave apathy behind and become on fire for Jesus and His Church.
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