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20 ሰነ 2019 · 2027-06-27

Saint Paul warns against condemning others while committing the same sins ourselves. God’s judgment is based upon truth and is not influenced by status, religious background, or outward appearance. The kindness and patience of God are intended to lead people toward repentance. They should never be interpreted as permission to continue deliberately in sin. Every person is called to examine his or her own life before judging someone else. The Third Letter of John praises Gaius because he walks in truth and shows hospitality to travelling missionaries. Christian truth is not only correct teaching; it is also expressed through generosity, faithfulness, and practical support for those serving the Gospel. The letter also warns about Diotrephes, who loves to be first, refuses legitimate authority, spreads harmful accusations, and prevents others from practising hospitality. Pride can corrupt religious service when leadership becomes a search for control or recognition. In Acts, Paul continues his mission even after being attacked and left for dead. He strengthens the disciples and teaches them that entrance into God’s Kingdom may involve many hardships. The apostles appoint leaders, pray, fast, and entrust the communities to God. Their ministry demonstrates perseverance. The Gospel continues growing not because the apostles avoid suffering, but because they remain faithful through it. In the Gospel, Jesus compares the Kingdom of Heaven to a wedding banquet. Many invited guests refuse to attend because they are occupied with possessions, work, or hostility toward the king’s messengers. The invitation is then extended widely to others. However, entering the banquet also requires the proper wedding garment. God’s invitation is freely given, but it calls for conversion. Grace should produce a changed heart and a life worthy of the invitation. The Church must proclaim the invitation to everyone without partiality. Those who receive it are called to repent, walk in truth, welcome others, remain faithful in hardship, and put on the garment of a transformed Christian life.