In today’s first reading John (1 JN 3:7-10) is telling us that there is a difference between good and bad. You cannot be both. Sinning a little makes it impossible to fully enjoy the good. As a result you are torn and you never find true happiness or fulfillment.
If you recognize and accept that you are begotten (beget = bring (a child) into existence by the process of reproduction) of God you can use that connection to reject sin. You are still part of Him and if you ask He will help you push away the things that disturb your relationship with Him.
John says “the children of God and the children of the Devil are made plain“. You know to whom this is plain? It is evident to you and God. The rest of the world may see you as one or the other but truly in your heart you know to whom you belong. If you are unhappy make the choice for God.
The Gospel from John (JN 1:35-42) (John again that is weird) is rich with possibility for interpretation but I am struck by Simon being called to Jesus as a result of Andrew being called first. When you consider the first reading it fits. It says to me that if you choose to act righteously then others will be curious and called to Christ as a result.
What better opportunity do we need as incentive?
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