Today is the commemoration of Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr.
Today's readings are Psalm 14, 1 Samuel 25.23-44, and 1 Corinthians 4.1-21.
In our readings today we remember that we have only incomplete knowledge. In one way or another, most of the time we are like Nabal. We are blissfully unaware of the trouble that lurks around every corner. how many times have we missed harm? How many times have dangers passed us by when we were not watching? If we were made aware of all that our Lord sees we would surely die of fright.
The apostle Paul reminds us to have a sober mind. We should not think too highly of ourselves or our security. After all, Christians are really stewards of the mysteries of Christ. We do not get to invent theology. We do not get to create the Christian faith. There's no place for innovation. We simply act as stewards of what God has delivered to the apostles through Jesus, and what those apostles have passed on to us. Christians, in a sense, are the ultimate traditionalists.
May the Lord put a holy fear in us when we decide we know how to branch out and be creative.
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