Breaking the Word

GOSPEL READING: MATTHEW 18: 21-35

Peter has already learnt a lot from Jesus. He has accepted that one has to forgive one’s brother. Peter wanted to be more specific with regard to how often one has to forgive. Peter himself, having realized the importance of forgiveness, offers a generous count. But Jesus went beyond being generous; he said that forgiveness should become part of one’s nature.

Forgiveness produces forgiveness; forgiveness multiplies forgiveness. Forgiveness is the only guarantee for forgiveness. Punishment is only for those who do not forgive. God only looks into the attitude of forgiveness only. Discipleship is identified to forgiveness.

நற்செய்திவாசகம்: மத்தேயு 18: 21-35

மன்னிப்பு சீடனின் இயல்பாக இருக்க வேண்டும் என் றுஇயேசு கூறுகிறார். மன்னிப்பு மன்னிப்பவருக்குத்தான்.  மன்னிப்பு மன்னிப்பை பெருக்கும். மன்னியாதவருக்குத்தான் தண்டனை. கடவுளும் மன்னிக்கும் மனநிலையைத்தான் விரும்புகிறார்.  சீடனின் அடையாளமே மன்னிப்புதான்.

GOSPEL READING: LUKE 4:24-30

Prophets went chosen by God and to the people of Israel. Prophets were called to remind the people of the covenant relationship that existed between the people and God. Jonah was sent to non-believers of Judaic tradition. It was only to make the people repent and return to the Lord.

Prophets Elijah and Elisha were miracle workers as well. They were more than mere voice of God. These two prophets had their mission in the pagan land. These examples were given to show that the prophets were more acceptable among the non-believers.

Jesus was more than a prophet. He has challenged the people with regard to their covenantal relationship and he has done more miracles among his own people. But he was not accepted. Instead they rose up against him. People were not open to Godly things and they were not able to discern Godly things.

நற்செய்திவாசகம்: லூக்கா 4:24-30

இறைவாக்கினர்கள் இறைவனின் குரலாக இருந்து இறைவனின் மனசாட்சியாக இருந்து; மக்கள் இறைவனோடு கொண்டிருக்க வேண்டிய உடன்படிக்கை உறவைப் பற்றி போதித்தார்கள். இயேசு இவர்களையும் விடசிறந்தவராக போதித்து வந்தார்.  மக்கள் ஏற்றுக் கொள்ளவில்லை. இது அவர்களின் விசுவாச குறைவே;  அவர்களது தவறான மனநிலையை குறிக்கிறது.