Reflection on Chapter 14

What is so great about Jesus is that his message is so consistent. His constant sympathy for the poor is something that cannot be ignored. While the sinful world around him continues their evil ways, he continues to try his hardest to get his message across, any way that he can. He doesnt care how his own image will be percieved, but rather how the meak's image will ultimatly be percieved. Jesus' compassion is something we all can strive for. His message didnt die when he was crucified, nor did it begin when he was resurected. His basic message to love all people; not money, is very much alive today. It is our role now as Christian disciples to carry and live out his message to the best of our ability. Sometimes I think about why Jesus came when he did, but the more I think about it, the more I realize it was the perfect time. Even if it was two thousdand years ago, there are still millions of poor and unfortunate people living amongst all of humanity. There are still millions of people who hoard their money and give it more meaning than any individual in their life. This is terribly wrong, and it is up to us to truly interpret how Jesus would live his own life, and ultimatly want us to live ours. - Christopher Marcheschi