Video of the Day: Clip from the 2008 movie “The Least of These”
Bible Verse of the Day:
You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh[a]; rather, serve one another humbly in love. 14 For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”[b] 15 If you bite and devour each other, watch out or you will be destroyed by each other. 16 So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. 17 For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to do whatever[c] you want, Galatians 5:13-17.
Biblical Connection:
Andre James return to his old Catholic high school to replace a priest who suddenly vanishes. Like any new teacher, Father James has big shoes to fill. Similar to a Catholic confession, a student comes to Father James seeking answers to understand good from evil. This leads to a discussion on heaven and hell which is rooted in the human battle between your flesh and the Holy Spirit.
While addressing an ongoing crisis in the Church at Galatia, the apostle Paul explains why individuals give into peer pressure. As a sect of Jewish Christians sought to force Gentile converts to practice rigid Jewish traditions, Paul intervened. Freedom is based in love not coercion. Subsequently, good and evil come down to following God or indulging your sinful nature.
Closing Song:
God didn’t create human robots. Instead, free will allows every individual to make a series of choices each and every day. According to Moses in Deuteronomy 30:11-18, the choices you make in life will lead towards life or death. Christians who keep in steps with the Holy Spirit follow the narrow path, Matthew 7:13-14, the road less traveled. Decisions fueled by fleshly desires lead to the broad road, a path of least restrictions toward evil. Choose wisely this Christmas.
by Jay Mankus
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