Blessing and curses. Life and death. Water and desert. Scripture uses many different contrasts to describe the Kingdom of Heaven, and makes it clear that we are to choose our own path. God gives us our free will. How will we use it?
Note that Scripture readings are from the Lectionary for Mass for Use in the Dioceses of the United States of America, second typical edition, Copyright Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Inc., used with permission. Commentary copyright Peter Kreeft, published by Word on Fire, used with permission.