One person Can make a lot of Difference

Gospel Thoughts*

*Ordinary Season : 29th Week - Tuesday*

*GOSPEL - Lk 12:35-38*

*First Reading - Rom 5:12, 15b, 17-19, 20b-21*

*One person Can make a lot of Difference*

*1) Through One man sin Entred the World*

The first reading of the day speaks about one man through whom sin entered this world 

The book of Genesis makes it very clear that it is through Adam that the sin came into this world 

So with one man there was a huge change not only in the Life of Adam but on the entire Human race

*2) Grace came through One Man*

The second part of the reading makes it very clear that through one man the Grace came upon the entire humanity 

So here is one person who makes a difference and saves the entire human race 

It is Jesus, who made a difference by coming into this world and saving us through his grace

*3) One person's sin, but death to all*

Adam the first man sinned. As a result death came to every one 

One man's fault, but the effect in the entire human race 

So even one person can destroy everything

*4) One person's Humility and sacrifice, but salvation to all*

It is Jesus' humility and sacrifice which made a difference, to the entire humanity 

One man's humility and sacrifice, salvation to all 

So one person can change the destiny of the entire human race 

*5) One can either do good or bad*

All of us are left with one option 

Either you do good or do evil. There is no other option for a Christian to follow. We have to make a choice either for good or for bad 

But we need to remember, either of the things will have terrible repercussions on the person and also on the society. 

One person's Goodness will result in doing lot of good work 

At the same time one person's bad works also will end up affecting everyone

*6) It is better to do good than evil*

In the angles it is very clear, doing  good ultimately will benefit everyone 

At the same time, it is also clear that bad things will affect everyone, making the life more miserable. 

If that is the case, it is better to do good rather than evil. By doing good, everyone will benefit. 

*7) What about my Choice?*

My choice for good or bad? 

My one act will have so much affect on many. If so how do I select my choices in life??

Ultimately good has value. Evil has no value. Then what is the use of doing evil? 

If I don't do good work, some one else will do, and I may lose the chance of doing that good work forever. So it is better that I do the good work and everyone benefits from it. 

*Think about it*

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

*Fr Maxim Dsouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*