Fr Michael, the Salesian Provincial of New Delhi, shared an very insightful message during his homily this morning, during Mass. The first reading was about Lot fleeing from Sodom.
Lot, in comparison to his uncle Abraham, was always given preference by Abraham. When asked, Lot choose for himself, the better looking part of the place for himself and his livestock, leaving Abraham with the 'not-so-appealing' scenery. He could have very well let his uncle, Abraham make the preferential choice.
When asked by the Lord to flee from the impending danger to the mountains (symbolically representing, the presence of God), Lot bargains for the little town of Zor.
Lot consistently made choices to be away from God, totally on his own and always from his own and selfish perspective. Abraham on the other hand, mostly discerned what was good for everyone concerned, including God. Perhaps that's the reason, Abraham is remembered with much great reverence and respect than Lot.
Lot, in comparison to his uncle Abraham, was always given preference by Abraham. When asked, Lot choose for himself, the better looking part of the place for himself and his livestock, leaving Abraham with the 'not-so-appealing' scenery. He could have very well let his uncle, Abraham make the preferential choice.When asked by the Lord to flee from the impending danger to the mountains (symbolically representing, the presence of God), Lot bargains for the little town of Zor.
Lot consistently made choices to be away from God, totally on his own and always from his own and selfish perspective. Abraham on the other hand, mostly discerned what was good for everyone concerned, including God. Perhaps that's the reason, Abraham is remembered with much great reverence and respect than Lot.
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