Are You Following the Real Jesus or a Fraud?

Are You Following the Real Jesus or a Fraud? | Facing East - Mon. Feb. 17, 2025

Today’s Readings:
Epistle: 1 John 2:18-3:10
Gospel: Mark 11:1-11

Recognizing the True Christ: Discerning Authentic Faith Amidst Deception

In the Epistle, St. John warns believers about the emergence of antichrists—individuals who deny Jesus as the Christ and seek to deceive the faithful. He emphasizes the importance of abiding in the teachings received from the beginning and living righteously as evidence of being born of God. This passage calls for vigilance against false teachings and underscores the necessity of remaining steadfast in the true faith.

In the Gospel, we witness Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem, where the crowds acclaim Him with shouts of "Hosanna!" This event fulfills the prophecy of the Messiah's coming and presents Jesus as the true Christ. However, the same crowd's later rejection of Him highlights the ease with which people can be swayed, underscoring the need for personal discernment and commitment to the true Messiah.

Together, these passages challenge believers to recognize and remain faithful to the true Christ, being wary of deceptive teachings and superficial displays of faith.

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