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Caught in Between

Have we ever experienced BIG-headed people who are too much mindful of oneself?

Whatever your answers may be, I would like to share to you the story of an orphan in the orphanage. This orphan was too convinced of oneself that she’s the greatest worth to be proud of. On many occasions: though out of tune, she sings proudly amidst the crowd, though her knowledge’s not needed in the specific context, she share’s it arrogantly and though her correction’s not needed because the person was corrected already, she still reiterate correction to the person.

The journey of the orphan continued, and then eventually she was alienated by her companions because she had become selfish. Then later on, when the proud orphan already found out that she’s not being valued in the community, she decided suicide. End of the story.

Too bad for the haughty orphan, isn’t it? However, between the haughty and her community both of them have flaws. The first was like a bull whose only concern is push what she wants. But the latter, was some sort of neglect and numb towards the person who needs it the most.

This is the same way with the parable of Jesus because even the Levite who has knowledge of “what should” and “what should not”, didn’t help the person who was in dire need. In one way or another we all share this flaw because sometimes we become indifferent because of our anger that eventually turned to hatred. And this sense, we somehow forget our formation, our values and our goal, that is, to be with Jesus the source of all mercy.

Who is our neighbor?

According to the teacher of the law, “the one who has mercy…” Then the source of all mercies’ invitation-God, “…go and do the same.”

#paradox:somestrongareweak