Tuesday of week 9 in Ordinary Time
Gospel – Mark 12:13-17
“Seeing through their hypocrisy he said to them, ‘Why do you set this trap for me?” Jesus sees through out hypocrisy. So why are we being hypocritic? By our hypocrisy we try to put up a trap for Jesus. We need hypocrisy because we don’t want to follow what we want. The Pharisees came and spoke to Jesus, “Master, we know you are an honest man, that you are not afraid of anyone, because a man’s rank means nothing to you, and that you teach the way of God in all honesty”. The Pharisees and Herodians approach Jesus with flattery, acknowledging His integrity and impartiality. However, their true intention is to trap Him. This hypocrisy is revealed through their actions and words that don’t align with their true motives. Jesus sees through their pretense. He calls out their hypocrisy directly, showcasing His wisdom and understanding of human nature. This highlights Jesus’ ability to discern the true intentions of people, contrasting with their outward behavior. This passage challenges us to examine our own lives for any traces of hypocrisy. Are there areas where our actions do not match our discipleship? It’s an invitation to strive for congruence between our discipleship and our behaviors. It involves admitting faults, seeking to grow, and ensuring that our external actions are a true reflection of our discipleship. Let’s reflect: Are there traces of hypocrisy in our discipleship?
Tuesday 4 June
