27 Sept 2020 - The Judean exiles in Babylon complained that God was not fair since they were being punished for the sins of their fathers. But God rejects this notion. Through Ezekiel He makes it clear that they are reaping the consequences of their own sin, which ultimately brings death. In order to live, repentance is required. Not surprisingly, in the chaos of the world that we find ourselves in today, many of us make the same excuses. “It's not my fault!” we complain and we look to blame others – the press, the corporations, politics, our families and more. Jesus’ parable about the two sons asked to work in their father’s vineyard warns us not to make excuses or just give lip service to Him, but each of us is to take appropriate action beginning with repentance.
Readings: Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32; Philippians 2:1-13; Matthew 21:23-32
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