It took a year to read the Bible, then almost 9 months to read the Apocrypha. Now, I'm going to try to offer reflections on the Narrative Lectionary. But, I won't be posting daily--at least, for a while.

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

The Matthew Principle, Reflection on Matthew 25:24-30

This part of Matthew's gospel is very harsh: those who have a lot will get even more; those who don't have much, will lose even the little that they have. That may be the way that bankers decide who should get the loan that will enable a business to expand, but how do we interpret it to be the way God decides which of us receives gifts?

It may be comforting to read ahead to verses 31-46 at this point.

But, today, we are reading verses 24-30:

Prudence is punished.

Isn't prudence a virtue?

Prudence is punished.

Or, is it cowardice that is being punished? Or, is it a lack of trust in the Master?

Lectio Divina: Psalm 90:1-6

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