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| NATURE SPEAKS OF GOD |
St Paul talks about those who try to suppress the truth of God in order to cover their wicked ways; those who deny the truth of the gospel. It is wickedness to deny the truth of God because, “Ever since the creation of the world His invisible nature, namely, His eternal power and deity, has been clearly perceived in the things that have been made.” There is no excuse of denying God; those who entertain such unbelief simply refuse to honor Him as God. But turning the
mind away from God makes one to makes one to be consumed by his futile thoughts, “And their senseless minds were darkened.” Such a mind darkened by selfishness becomes wicked! In their foolishness, the claim to wise, and denying God their ‘obedience of faith’, the exchanged the glory of the immortal God for objects and useless pleasures. “Therefore, God gave them up in the lusts of their hearts to impurity, to the dishonoring of their bodies among themselves, because they exchanged the truth about God for a lie.”
Through faith in the gospel, our
hearts are purified, and we are saved from futility. The power of God, which is
revealed through the gospel enlightens our minds that we might act wisely and
live righteously. So, by meditating on the gospel, we absorb the truth of Jesus
Christ and abide in Him. Then, even our external actions shall manifest the
glory of God.
St Wilfrid of York, pray for us. Amen.
Fr Jude Chinwenwa Nwachukwu, C.Ss.R
Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church,Tedi-Muwo, Lagos.
Tuesday October 12th, 2021.
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