Arulvakku

09.02.2016 TRADITION

GOSPEL READING: MARK 7:1-13

In every religion there were principles, dogmas, pious practices and rules. Principles like love of the neighbour, respect for life were all God given and there were true for anyone; at anytime; and anywhere. They were almost eternal. But there were also rules like cleaning the utensils which were man made rules for religion.

Pharisees were so much worried about keeping the rules that were made by men and they were ready even to neglect the principles of God. Love and care of the parents was God given through Moses. Pharisees were ready to forgo that for the sake of offering which was made by man.

கோட்பாடுகள்> ஒழுங்குகள்> சட்டங்கள் என்று பல உள்ளன. இறைவன் தந்த கொள்கைகள் எக்காலத்திலும்> எவ்விடத்திலும்> எல்லாருக்கும் பொருந்தும். மனிதன் உருவாக்கும் ஒழுங்குகள் காலத்திற்கு உட்பட்டவைகள். மனிதன். முதன் முதலில் கடவுளுக்கும் கடவுள் சார்ந்தவைகளுக்கும் உட்பட்டவன்.