The IT generation has spawned many positive outcomes but also has given rise to a disproportion of wealth. The differential between the haves and the have nots has never been greater. Practicing religious acts of worship like fasting serves to undo the heavy burdens we endure, yet we commit acts of injustice by not feeding the hungry and supporting those less fortunate. Do we walk past the less fortunate and dismiss their lot in life or stop and have an epiphany and demonstrate conviction from the heart. Overwhelming fatique leads to dismissive outcomes. The challenge to be righteous lies within your heart. The Lord will guide you through all challenges. Follow Jesus and the light will rise in obscurity and the darkness vanish, allowing others to see your good works. All to the glory of God.

Amen.

Based on the readings for the week: Isaiah 58:1-12; Matthew 5:13-20.