Deuteronomy 4:1, 5-9 / Matthew 5:17-19
It is said that life is like a fashion show, and there are those who like to keep up to the current fashions.
Fashions can be in or out, but in one way or another, fashions come in and out.
Fashions reflect something about life, in that some things come in and then go out, and the cycle repeats itself.
Some present-day thoughts and practices seem to be fashionable, and people get on into it and go with the flow.
But there are also some values and principles about life that have withstood the test of time as well as the test of life.
What comes to mind are virtues like humility, honesty, integrity, charity, kindness, compassion, etc.
In the 1st reading, Moses urged the people to observe the laws and customs that God has given to them.
In keeping those divine laws and customs, others will recognize them as God’s chosen people.
Those divine laws and customs will show the wisdom and understanding of those who keep and observe them, and live their lives according to it.
In the gospel, Jesus reiterated the importance of the divine Law and great is the person who keeps it.
But more importantly, when we keep God’s Law, God will also keep us in His care.
When we call out to Him, He will be there is us.
Unlike fashions, God’s Law and His promises are eternal.
Let us believe it and live our lives accordingly.