Breaking the Word

GOSPEL READING: MARK 9:38-40

Jesus does not want to be exclusive with regard to ministry. The ministry that Jesus does is also done by others. They also do it in the name of Jesus. There are many groups and many sects who perform ministry in the name of Jesus and one should not look at the other as an enemy or he is in opposition.

Jesus’ wish is that the different groups who do ministry should not become enemies among themselves. They should not be fighting among themselves and thus forget the mission. Because this attitude will lead to justifying one group against the other and thus the time would be spent in arguments and mission would be lost.

இயேசுவின் பெயரால் பலரும் பல இடங்களில் பணிசெய்து கொண்டிருக்கிறார்கள். இதில் யார் உண்மை பணியாளன் என்ற வாக்குவாதம் வரத்தான் செய்யும். இதை தவிர்த்து பணியை முன் வைக்க வேண்டும்.

GOSPEL READING: MARK 9:30-37

When Jesus asked his disciples about their argument on the way (their life and activity) they remained silent. This seems to be the normal way of behaviour of the disciples or juniors or students. This could be because they were discussing something that was not of any importance; or they were arguing about something that was wrong; or they were discussing something that was not in line with that of the master.

Jesus told them not to waste their time discussing on worthless and useless things rather they should be worried about the kingdom or about relating to Jesus. This is the only important topic and the behaviour in accordance with the life of relationship with Jesus and God.

சீடர்களுடைய வாழ்கையைப்பற்றி அவர்களுடைய உறையாடலைப்பற்றி இயேசு கேள்வி கேட்க்கும்போது அவர்கள் பேசாதிருந்தார்கள். துவரான> தேவையில்லாத> விரும்பதகாத கருத்துக்களை பேசுகிறவர்கள் கேள்வி கேட்க்கும்போது பேசமாட்டார்கள். உண்மையை பேசுபவன் பேசுவதற்கு அஞ்சமாட்டான்.