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Sunday:
Third Sunday of Lent
Date: March 7, 2010
Year: C
The readings: [Ex. 3:1-8, 13-5; 1 Cor. 10:1-6, 10-2; Lk. 13:1-9]
The message: Do you think they were worse sinners?
Prepared by: THE CATHOLIC DOORS MINISTRY
As we enter the Third Week of Lent, we continue on our
journey of repentance in preparation for the approach of the Feast of Easter
that commemorates the glorious Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Knowing
that Jesus triumphed over the temptations in the desert, we are reminded that we
too can triumph through our living faith in Jesus Christ.
Therefore, today, it is appropriate to look at the nature of sin. By
understanding how offensive it is to the eyes of God, we are then equipped with
sufficient knowledge to decide if we will walk in His Holy ways or if we will
reject His Divine grace in exchange for the sinful path of life.
First of all, I must ask, is there such a thing as a good sin? To answer that
question, one must know the definition of sin. Sin is a transgression (offense)
against God. It is a crime against God! Why is it a crime against God? It is a
crime against God because it is a rejection of God's Holy ways. Sin is the
outcome of one's decision to have "his way" or "no way!" That is why a sin is a
crime against God.
Now, I ask, is there such a thing as a good crime? Is one crime better than
another? Is an assault on someone better than a robbery? Is adultery better than
murder? Is lying better than stealing? Is disobedience better than being a party
to an abortion?
During today's reading of the Gospel, Jesus addressed the nature of sin. He
asked, "Do you think that because these Galileans suffered in this way they were
worse sinners than all other Galileans?" [Lk. 13:2] "Or those eighteen who were
killed when the tower of Siloam fell on them - do you think that they were worse
offenders than all the others living in Jerusalem?" [Lk. 13:4]
What did Jesus answer? He said, "No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will
all perish just as they did." [Lk. 13:5] In other words, a sin is a sin! There
is no such thing as a big sin versus a small sin. Nor is there such a thing as a
good sin versus a bad sin. A sin is a sin! If you offend God, then you have
offended God! You cannot walk away and say, "I did not offend God because it was
a small sin." Nor can you say, "It is no big deal because it was a small sin." A
sin is a transgression against God. To sin is to offend God, to reject His holy
ways!
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