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 Daily Reflection 

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Ezekiel 24:15-23 Deuteronomy 32:18-21 Matthew 19:16-22 We have heard today’s gospel several times over the years. That poor slug of a wealthy guy. He got an answer from Jesus that I am quite certain he never expected. The young man tells Jesus that he is doing everything the commandments instructed, and yet the young man still felt he was missing something. Interesting that the young man goes to Jesus to understand “the good”. The young man must not have understood, or believed, that Jesus is God. Jesus then corrects the young man as if to tell him that Jesus Himself is God. After all, all good things come from God as they emanate from His love for us. The definition of love is to always want the good for another. Well, if we want the good for another, we need to understand what “the good” is. And we need to understand “the good” is God’s definition and not mankind’s. That is where Jesus reminds the young man to disassociate himself from the things of this world so he can clearly focus on God. We read that the young man went away sad after hearing the words of Jesus. We do not know if the young man actually did get rid of his stuff, we just know he was sad at the thought of having to do so. The things of this world can lead us to God or away from Him. Anytime the things of this world get between us and God, that is always a problem because our perception of “the good” becomes warped. So, consider today, is there anything, even if it is something you consider to be good, keeping you from having the relationship with God that He wants for you? It is a great day! Go smile at God today!

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