MONDAY 14 DECEMBER 2020
Matthew 21, 23-27:
“By what authority do you do these things? Who gave you this authority?”
Jesus has just expelled some merchants from the temple and has told the Pharisees that they have turned the temple of God into a den of robbers.
This pains some and the Pharisees ask Jesus with what authority he works in this way.
They do not question why Jesus has addressed this accusation to them. They are concerned about not losing their power, about securing their own image because their authority is based on power, on force and on oppression and coercion.
They do not understand that the authority of Jesus 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 what model would you like to base your authority? On the model of the Pharisee or on the model of Jesus? You know on what model each one is based.
Try to bring the model of Jesus into your life.
Good day.
Antonio Maria Sanjuan Marin, cmf
