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Saturday, October 29, 2016
Philippians 1:18-26, Psalm 42:2-3, 5, Luke 14:1, 7-11
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"ALL THAT MATTERS"
"He went on to address a parable to the guests, noticing how they were trying to get the places of honor at the table." -Luke 14:7
Throughout history, some Christians have promoted Jesus with the wrong motives. For example, some proclaimed the Gospel to make Paul's "imprisonment even harsher" (Phil 1:17). Some thought that by enthusiastically proclaiming Jesus they would provoke the Romans to torture or kill Paul who was in prison on death row. This is possibly one of the most perverse motives for spreading the Gospel ever acted upon. However, Paul's reaction to this was: "What of it? All that matters is that in any and every way, whether from specious motives or genuine ones, Christ is being proclaimed! That is what brings me joy" (Phil 1:18).
Paul does not intend to encourage evil motives but rather to declare that these are overshadowed by the proclamation of the Gospel. Today many continue to preach Jesus for the evil motives of greed, pride, and ambition. This is lamentable, but still the Good News is always more important than the bad news. Although the secular media report in great prominence and detail all the sins of Christian leaders, the most important part of the story has again been omitted. "All that matters is that...Christ is being proclaimed" (Phil 1:18). "God must be proved true even though every man be proved a liar" (Rm 3:4). The Lord will be glorified through us or despite us. "Blessed be the name of the Lord" (Jb 1:21).
Prayer: Jesus, no matter what happens to me, be glorified.
Promise: "For everyone who exalts himself shall be humbled and he who humbles himself shall be exalted." -Lk 14:11
Praise: Peter uses Scripture quotes even among his non-Christian friends and it has effect.
(For a related teaching on "Evangelization", order, listen to or download our CD 55-1 or DVD 55 on our website or order our tape on audio AV 55-1 or video V 55.)
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Rescript: In accord with the "Code of Canon Law", I hereby grant my permission to publish "One Bread, One Body" covering the period from October 1, 2016 through November 30, 2016
?Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, March 31, 2016
The rescript is a declaration that a book or pamphlet is considered to be free of doctrinal or moral error. It is not implied that those who have granted ecclesial permission agree with the contents, opinions, or statements expressed.
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