“Have you not read what David did when he and those who were with him were hungry? How he went into the house of God, took the bread of offering, which only the priests could lawfully eat, ate of it, and shared it with his companions?”
Doing what is right does not always make us popular. However, we should never allow others to convince us that what is right and good is wrong. Nor should we convince ourselves that our own spiritual practices are more important than being charitable to others whether they are our family, friends, or neighbors. If we allow others to talk us out of doing good, then we not only fail to do God’s Will, but we also reveal ourselves to be spiritual cowards. If we convince ourselves that our own spiritual practices are more important than other people, then we fail to love as we ought to and show ourselves to be selfish. So if we cannot listen to others nor depend upon ourselves, then who should we listen to? We should make a concerted effort to listen to God through forming our conscience in accord with His gospel message. We should seek spiritual guidance from those whom give constant witness to God’s Divine Plan rather than those who speak out of selfishness or ignorance.
Who do we listen to in our lives—God, others, or ourselves? Do we consider our time, talents, and treasures as being more important than others? How can we learn to love God and all His children with every iota of our being?
O Lord, let our thoughts, words, and works feed those who are spiritually and physically hungry.
Amen.
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