Benefits of Fulfilling the Law

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

*Ordinary Season: Tenth Week : Wednesday*

*Gospel : Mt 5:17-19*

*First Reading : 1 Kgs 18:20-39*

*Benefits of Fulfilling the Law*

*1) One is not Punished*

One who breaks the law is punished. In the Old Testament we see that the people of Israel broke the law of the Lord. Finally they were punished by the Lord

Abraham followed the law of the Lord. He was rewarded. He became the Father of Faith

*2) Time is not Wasted*

By breaking the law we invite unnecessary trouble on ourselves. To set right those troubles one needs to spend lots of time, energy, resources and personnel

At the end we gain nothing, but lose in every way 

Follow the law, it will save you, save your time and can do lot of good work 

*3) Can Easily Achieve the Goal*

All those who follow the law achieve their golas sooner or later 

Law gives clear way to achieve the goal. It never deceives anyone 

All those who have achieved great goals they are the people who are faithful to the laws

*4) Integrity of the person is respected*

A person who follows the law, is always integrated person in his thinking, feelings and in works 

His/her integrity is reflected through respecting the laws and following them in life 

Only an integrated person can respect the laws and observe them in its true spirit

*5) Can inspire others*

A person who is faithful to the law, can inspire others because, he/she is able command respect from others 

Such a person is able to influence others because of the high moral standards

His life becomes an open book which is able to inspire many people 

*6) Considered to be great in the Kingdom of God*

The Gospel of the day tells us that all those who follow the Law of the Lord, will be considered great in the Kingdom of God

Becoming great in the Kingdom of is a great achievement of ones life 

Such a great thing can be achieved only by observing the Law, which helps us to live a upright life 

*7) Things needed to follow the Law*

*Humility* Humility is very much necessary to follow the Law 

Only the proud break the law and also make others to break the law 

*True Spirit* One should understand the true spirit if the Lord. Only such people will be able to follow the Law 

*Patience* Very much needed to follow the law. Inpatient people normally can't keep up the law 

*Am I a person who respects the Law of the Lord?*

*Think about it*

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

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*