DAILY HOMILIES #antichrist

Again, the fact that “everybody is doing it” does not mean that God is not offended by it. Do not take God’s mercy for granted. Jesus says that on that day, many would go about their daily routines, eating, drinking, buying, selling, planting, building, and so on, and judgment would happen like a surprise. Then, we would all face the consequences of our actions.

We are against Jesus (anti-Christ) when we refuse to allow Christ’s words to govern our thoughts and actions. We are antichrists when, as men of God, we mislead our flock or fail to practice what we preach. We deny Christ when we refuse to use our position to advance the Gospel. John the Baptist rose to a certain position of social influence. He had become popular, attracting large crowds.

Have I fully received Christ? Am I a wolf in sheep's clothing? Do I outwardly claim to be for Christ yet act against him in private? And finally, as a child of God, what are my New Year's resolutions?

Tonight, our churches would be packed full of persons who claim to be Christians but are not willing to live like Christ. They want blessings for the New Year, they want people to tell them exactly what they like to hear. Unfortunately, they would return home as antichrists.

We deny Christ by refusing to allow Christ’s words to govern our thoughts and actions. We deny Christ when we behave as if Jesus is not real. We deny Christ when we refuse to use our position, wealth and political influence in the society advance the cause of Christ.

You are either a Christian or an antichrist; there is no middle way. You are either bringing souls to Christ or destroying what is left of their Christian faith. If for instance, as a priest, I am not faithful to my vows or as a married man or woman, I continue to disregard the sixth commandment, I tell lies, steal and so on, then I am an antichrist.