Ezekiel 18:21-28 / Matthew 5:20-26
We have often heard this phrase being said in an argument and in protest - That is not fair!
It is not only said by children or youth, it is also said by adults in every age bracket.
We say that because we feel that something wrong has been done to us and we seek fairness and even justice.
We hear this being said by the people in the 1st reading
They even accuse the Lord for being unjust in punishing so severely an upright man who committed sin.
Yet, on the other hand, the Lord is so compassionate and merciful to a repentant sinner.
We too may think it is a bit unfair. Why can't the upright man be given a chance instead of handing him such a severe punishment?
And if we ever thought of asking that kind of question, then we also have to ask ourselves how deep is our virtue and our understanding of the ways of God.
Because if we truly understand the ways of God, then we will know the seriousness of sin and its devastating effects.
Hence, we will never want to break away from God and think of committing sins.
God is just and His ways are justice and love.
Let us act justly, love tenderly and walk humbly with our God.