MONDAY 13th DECEMBER 2021
Matthew 21, 23-27:
“By what authority are you doing this? Who gave you such authority?”.
Jesus has just expelled some merchants from the temple and has just told the Pharisees that they have turned the temple of God into a den of thieves.
This is a source of pain to some and the Pharisees ask Jesus by what authority he is acting in this way.
They do not question why Jesus has addressed this accusation to them. Their concern is not to lose their power, to secure their own image. Because their authority is based on power, force, oppression and coercion.
They do not understand that Jesus’ authority is based on honesty, on always seeking truth and consistency, on selfless and generous service, on unconditional love for each person, on a deep relationship with the Father.
On which model would you like to base your authority: on the Pharisee model or on the model of Jesus?
You now know on which model each one is based.
Try to bring the model of Jesus into your life.
Good day.
Antonio Sanjuán Marín, cmf
