Abraham was justified by his works. What about me?

Gospel Thoughts

*Ordinary Season : 28th Week - Friday*

*GOSPEL - Lk 12:1-7*

*First Reading - Rom 4:1-8*

*Abraham was justified by his works. What about me?*

*1) Abraham and His works*

*Obedience of Abraham* First of all he left his native place when he received the call from God. So trusting completely into the providence of God he moved out from His native place 

*Trust of Abraham* Secondly Abraham had deep trust in God. He believed that God will work miracles in Life, and finally Issac was born to Him 

*Readiness to sacrifice* He was ready to sacrifice anything that was demanded by God. The best example is his readiness to sacrifice His own son

*Generosity of Abraham* He was a very generous person. He treated those travellors with good dinner. He was ready to give a chance to Lot to choose which ever property he wanted 

These are some of the important works through which Abraham was justified

*2) Father of Faith*

This is the reward for His works. When he was justified through His good works he became the Father of faith

This is one of the great and best rewards that Abraham could get from the Lord 

When some one is justified because of the Works, definitely he/she will be rewarded by God in great measure 

*3) Will I be justified by my Works?*

As I reflect my life, which are the works through which I can justify that I am a faithful follower of Christ? 

Is it my generosity, goodwill, faithfulness, service, sacrifice, unconditional love, forgiveness, sharing, humility, sincerity, or any other outstanding quality in my life? 

*Think about it*

*God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your dear ones*

*Fr Maxim Dsouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*