Gospel Reading for October 17, 2025 – Luke 12: 1-7
FULL PROTECTION
At that time: So many people were crowding together that they were trampling one another underfoot. Jesus began to speak, first to his disciples, “Beware of the leaven–that is, the hypocrisy–of the Pharisees.
“There is nothing concealed that will not be revealed, nor secret that will not be known. Therefore whatever you have said in the darkness will be heard in the light, and what you have whispered behind closed doors will be proclaimed on the housetops. I tell you, my friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body but after that can do no more. I shall show you whom to fear. Be afraid of the one who after killing has the power to cast into Gehenna; yes, I tell you, be afraid of that one. Are not five sparrows sold for two small coins? Yet not one of them has escaped the notice of God. Even the hairs of your head have all been counted. Do not be afraid. You are worth more than many sparrows.”
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Jesus again emphasizes the USELESSNESS/WORTHLESSNESS of Hypocrisy. God sees what is in our hearts. We cannot hide anything from him. Jesus asks us not to be afraid of anything except the evil one who can destroy us. And, to have FULL PROTECTION from the evil one, all we need to do is sincerely follow Jesus’ teachings. God has our backs. He will provide us with all the strength we need and he will never abandon us!
Lord Jesus, help us to follow you always!
