Jesus
came to fulfill and not abolish any part of the one thing that
was the binding force between God and his people: the Law; he came not to
abolish but, if there was to be any change, it would be a change of fulfillment,
of development, and greater depth of understanding the meaning.
The Church, which is Jesus,
extended in space and time, carries on his same intent and purpose – to fulfill
and not invent. Jesus handed on to us what he received from his Father; and so
the Church has only the authority to do likewise: to hand on what has been
given to it, and not invent anything new or innovative.
Those steeped in the mindset
of the world – even those of our very ranks – who “demand changes, innovations
and revolution” in the Church do not know what they are doing: and their
demands only show their short-sightedness and their real ignorance of matters
of God.
St Paul tells the Corinthians
today that laws will fade in the end anyway, but that the glory of right-thinking
and right-living will endure forever. No, the Corinthians did not have to
reinvent the wheel to get the glory, nor do we – all we must do is obediently
and humbly walk with our God and use the tools he has given us to change the
world and make it an amazing place to live here – and when it is transformed
into the fullness of the Kingdom one day!
Teach
me your paths, my God, and guide me in your truth.
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