Few thoughts on topday's Scripture:
Today’s Gospel offers further proof that Jesus never tried to trick anyone into following Him. Never sugar-coated His message. Never did some fast talking so the poor listener wouldn’t notice the contract’s fine print. “They will seize you and persecute you, they will hand you over to synagogues and to prisons, and they will have you led before kings and governors in my name.” This is what can happen if you follow. This is what does happen, to one degree or another, if you follow.
“You will even be handed over by parents, brothers, sisters, relatives, and friends.” In our own time, that part may strike a little closer to home. You’re not going to be “handed over” when the extended family gathers tomorrow for Thanksgiving but you may have to take some heat because of your beliefs.
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