The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 218: Each Will Be Judged (2025)
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Aug 6, 2025 Fr. Mike discusses ways people turn away from God, like idol worship and selfish fasting. He emphasizes personal accountability, stating that each person will be judged by their own actions, not those of their family. The importance of honoring the Sabbath and aligning with God's will is highlighted, alongside the dangers of empty worship. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their choices, seeking genuine devotion and the transformative power of repentance in their spiritual journeys.
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Idolatry as False Adultery
- Idolatry often equates to adultery, where good things are made ultimate falsely.
- People turn to false gods with offerings but miss true worship of God.
True vs False Fasting
- Fasting done for selfish pleasure, not humility, is useless before God.
- True fasting frees the oppressed and helps the needy, pleasing God truly.
Judah's Dilemma: Two Eagles Parable
- Ezekiel's parable: Judah is caught between powerful empires like two eagles.
- Opposing the Babylonian king by allying with Egypt led to Judah's near destruction.