Matthew 23:1-12. What makes us credible preachers, teachers,
parents, or guides? It is no other than the moral life that we try to observe
everyday, which gives flesh to the Christian teachings that we deliver to
others. When we practice what we preach, we make it easier for our
parishioners, students, children, and neighbors to understand and follow what
we teach them. If we cannot love others, or live the truth, we better not
preach. Not practicing what we preach is dishonest. We may be able to express
some truths, but we cannot inspire souls. Like the Pharisees, we might only be
putting heavy burden to people’s lives, or worst, we can cause discouragement
to many who originally would have wanted to live morally.
