Romans 3:21-30 / Luke 11:47-54
One of the ways to threaten others and make others submit is to use power, might and force.
But obviously, if power, might and force are used on people, then it is for a wicked and harmful purpose.
Wicked and evil people use power, might and force to make others submit.
But they will not be able to convince others to think or believe that what they are doing is right.
On the other hand, the gentleness of love will move hearts and minds and people will know it is for a good purpose.
The 1st reading tells us that the justice of God is not about judgement and punishment.
Rather the justice of God is about the love of God that wins reconciliation through faith.
In the past, sins went unpunished because God held back His hand.
In the present age, it is God’s love that justifies everyone who believes in Jesus.
And Jesus shed His own blood and sacrificed His own life to show how much God loves us.
In the face of evil, people who resort to power, might and force, let us respond with the gentleness of God’s love.
God’s love is the answer to this generation and to generations to come.