Easter Meditation

My Dearest Brothers and Sisters in Christ

Book 3 Chapter 24: On Avoiding Curious Inquiry into the Lives of Others

“My child, do not be curious nor concern yourself with useless cares.”

Today we are asked a good question to ponder upon, “What difference does it make to you whether this person is good or bad, or whether that one acts or speaks this way or that?” Christ tells us that we should not become a bunch of “busy bodies” getting involved in other people’s affairs.  We need to take care of our own affairs and not the affairs of others.  God knows all and understands all things.  The souls of His sheep are His responsibility not ours.  We should not meddle in the lives of others because we have our own life which must be put in order.  We are responsible for our own house. When we become a bunch of busy bodies, we begin to gossip and judge others.  We begin to condemn them for their actions.  We use this as a basis to place ourselves above them.  Unfortunately, what goes around comes around.  We will be judged based on our own judgment.  Likewise, you should “not be anxious to win a great name for yourself, to have the familiar acquaintance of many, nor the particular affection of any person.”  This places your desires in the wrong place; to desire to be loved by all makes you jealous of what others have.  Accept who you are and who you know for it is only in the knowledge of God that will get you into heaven.  Christ asks us to be “prudent, watchful in prayer, and humble yourself in all things.”  We must always seek God in everything we do.  We must also realize that it is only God who needs to concern Himself in the lives of others.  Be friendly and kind to others.  Offer them you hand when they are in need and food when they are hungry, but do not concern yourself with their affairs.

A Simple Prayer

God, help me to seek you.

Show me your light and reveal yourself to me.

Guide me and lead me to You so I can rest in your arms.

Yours in Christ

Michael Marcon