The importance of teaching the Right things and Showing the Right Path

Gospel Thoughts

*Advent Season : C Cycle  2nd Week - Friday*

*GOSPEL -  Mt 11:16-19*

*First Reading - Is 48:17-19*

*The importance of teaching the Right things and Showing the Right Path*

*1)  Teaching the Right things and Showing the Right Path*

Today's first reading from the Book of Isaiah speaks about two important things in our life 

First of all *Teaching the Right things* and secondly *Showing the Right Path*. 

The reading also speaks about the positive result of these two things in ones life 

*2) God is the Source of the above two things*

Isaiah makes it very clear that God is the Source of teaching right things and showing the right path. 

God taught the right things to His people through prophets and other people and especially through the 10 commandments

God also showed the right path which helped the people of Israel to reach the promised land 

*3) Result of teaching good things and showing the Right path*

The following things are highlighted in the First reading 

Those who follow the above things, their prosperity will be like a river, which never dries and which flows all the time. River also gives life to the other and it helps various living creatures to take shelter in it. 

Their vindication like the waves of the sea. Vindication means action of clearing someone of blame. So no more faults will be found in them

Thirdly, their descendents will be like Sand on the Seashore 

Fourthly, their names will never cut off from the presence or book of God. 

*4) Scripture teaches us right things and shows right path*

Scripture is one of the best teachers in teaching the right things and showing the right path 

One can simply follow the teachings and the path of the scripture, which simply help us in showing the right path and teaching right things .

Therefore one should depend on the Scripture to learn right things and to know the right path

*5) Duty of the follower of Jesus*

One has the duty of knowing the right teachings and knowing the right path 

Ignorance is not the excuse for any problems. 

It is the duty of the followers of Jesus,  to know the right things and to find out the  Correct path leading to salvation 

It is not enough to know these things, but one has the duty and responsibility of teaching the same to others 

*6) Things which lead to the Right Path*

Genuine love of Jesus Christ

Forgiving Spirit

Sharing Spirit

Spirit of sacrifice, generosity, humility, service, helping others, fighting for truth and Justice. 

All these things one needs to learn and teach others which leads us to the right path, to reach the destiny

*7) What are the Things I am teaching others?*

Teaching can happen through my lived life

What are the things my life teaches to others? 

*Good things or bad things?*

*Think about it*

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

*Fr Maxim Dsouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*