We all know that we have this capacity for charity within us.
That is not surprising because our hearts are created by God and created with love.
Hence, it is almost by instinct that we want to help others in their need.
But what has suppressed this capacity and instinct to be charitable is the sinful human condition.
That condition is not just around us but also has affected us within.
In the gospel, there was this man with the withered hand.
The scribes and Pharisees could see that man, and they could see that Jesus would probably cure that man of his withered hand.
But the scribes and Pharisees chose to watch Jesus and to see if they could find something to use against Him.
Jesus rose above the scheming eyes and minds and reached out to cure the man with the withered hand.
As we reflect on the gospel passage, we are reminded that we are affected by the sinful condition and that has suppressed our capacity for charity.
But let us judge less and help more.
We are created with love. Let us choose to love and increase our capacity for charity.