We are usually attracted by cheap sales and special offers.
What we are usually looking for are things at a discounted price, even though we may not really need them.
But we get some kind of gratification in getting something at a discount and cheaply.
On the other hand, there are times when we desire something so much that we just disregard the price in order to possess it.
In the gospel, Jesus warns us against giving in to sin, regardless whether in thought or in deed.
The price of sin is a spiritual death and also an eternal condemnation in hell.
It is certainly not worth it at all to pay that price just for a fleeting moment of gratification.
On the Cross, Jesus paid the price for our sins. The Cross was the price of our salvation.
Let us embrace the crosses of our lives. It will be painful and difficult to carry these crosses.
But the pain and sufferings of the cross cannot be compared to the eternal reward awaiting for us.
Let us take up our cross and follow Jesus as He leads us to salvation and to the eternal joy that cannot be found in anything on earth.