March 9, 2015
Sayings against the Pharisees
A reading from the Gospel of Saint Luke 16, 14 – 17:
The Pharisees, who loved money, heard all these things and sneered at Jesus. And Jesus said to them, “You justify yourselves in the sight of others, but God knows your hearts; for what is of human esteem is an abomination in the sight of God.
The law and the prophets lasted until John (John the Baptist). But from then on the kingdom of God is proclaimed, and everyone who enters does so with violence. It is easier for heaven and earth to pass away than for the smallest part of a letter of the law to become invalid.”
We had a beautiful sunny day on Sunday and the temperature was above the freezing point for a change. Some snow melted and there is plenty of water on the roads. The cuttings are getting smaller and there are bare spots in the driveway and courtyard here and there. Indeed Spring is coming and the snow is disappearing. Praise the Lord.
Below you will find the message of Our Lord and Savior given to Father Melvin. Jesus spoke to him these words,
“Do not justify yourself My brother Melvin and all My brothers and sisters who believe in Me your Savior. The Pharisees always justified themselves, giving the idea that they were the only people who were following Almighty God. In fact the Pharisees were the worst sinners among the Jews. They were full of pride and they did everything just to show off. This is why I said to them these words, ‘You justify yourselves in the sight of others, but God knows your hearts; for what is of human esteem is an abomination in the sight of God.’ It will not be human beings who will judge you, but I will judge every person at the last judgment at the end of the world. The Pharisees will be harshly judged because of all their sins.
The law and the prophets of the Jews lasted until John the Baptist. He was the one who pointed Me out to the people. He said, “This is the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world.” Today you are all called to enter the Kingdom of God which I founded while I was on earth. All those who follow Me and are baptized become members of the Kingdom of God and if you remain in the Kingdom then you will one day enter heaven and enjoy great happiness for eternity. Come then, My friends, enter the Kingdom if you are not there yet and if you are a member of the Kingdom make sure you remain in it by prayer, following the commandments, by going to church regularly and by have great faith in Me, your Brother and Lord. I bless you all.
Father Melvin