The fate of the Arrogant

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

*Ordinary Season: Nineteenth Week : Wednesday*

*Gospel : Mt 18:15-20*

*First Reading :  Ez 9:1-7; 10:18-22*

*Responsorial Psalm : Ps 113:1-2, 3-4, 5-6*

*The fate of the Arrogant*

*1) The Gospel on Arrogance*

When we read the Gospel, it is very clear that the arrogance of the person who commits  mistake is clearly seen 

The Gospel highlights the diffent levels of corrections, which the person has to accept 

When the person fails to accept the corrections at all levels such a person is considered as Gentile, which is the result of Arrogance

*2) Fraternal Corrections*

This is the first level of corrections which we get when we commit mistakes 

This fraternal corrections come from our own teachers, family members and or friends at one to one level 

A humble person is able to reason out the corrections and that helps the person to correct ones faulty ways 

*3) Corrections with witness*

Some times the person who commits the mistake may not be able to accept his/her fault 

In such cases the persons fault is shown through the witness either two or more 

When three or more people say the same thing, with regard to the mistakes, it is accepted that such a mistake has happened from persons side 

This is another opportunity for the person to accept ones fault to change ones life 

*4) Corrections at the Community Level*

This is the larger way of correcting ones fault 

When community tells a person about the fault, it must be true, and person has to accept his/her fault 

Failure to accept the fault at this level leads to serious consequence for the person

*5) One is treated as Gentile*

Failure to accept the fault at all levels leads one to consider as Gentile

Gentile could be the one who does not believe in God,  who is considered unclean, who is considered as great sinner, one who is not eligible for God's salvation, one who is not the part of God's folk 

This is the fate of Arrogance

*6) My response to the Corrections*

How do I respond to the corrections? 

Do I accept the corrections or do I ignore them? 

Arrogance in no way helps the person to achieve anything. But it destroys ones whole life 

On the other hand humility always lifts the person and makes a great person 

Am I the victim of arrogance? 

Am I a arrogant person? 

*Think about it*

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

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*