Luke 11:37–41
While Jesus was speaking, a Pharisee invited him to dine
with him; so he went in and took his place at the table. The Pharisee was
amazed to see that he did not first wash before dinner. Then the Lord said to
him, "Now you Pharisees clean the outside of the cup and of the dish, but
inside you are full of greed and wickedness. You fools! Did not the one who
made the outside make the inside also? So give for alms those things that are
within; and see, everything will be clean for you."
<reflection>Perhaps it was their fear of God that led the Pharisees to
mask their greed and wickedness. As I come to know Jesus, I know that I have
nothing to fear. I realise that God knows me thoroughly and loves me fully. All
God asks of me is that I be honest, humbly recognise my need and grow towards
God's light.
Reflection
How do I mask my greed and wickedness?
Do I realise that God knows me thoroughly and loves me
fully?