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Today’s readings show us that we must speak the truth even when we know there will be pushback - even when we know it will be met with resistance. For example, parents know they must challenge the wrong behavior of their children even if the response will be door slamming or foot stomping or screaming even. 

For first-century Jews, there was no consensus and no defined doctrine of resurrection – no accepted understanding of how God would punish evil or reward good. Instead, many looked for God’s approval or disapproval in this life: Those who lived long lives, and had material blessings and lots of children, were seen as favored by God, while those who had little were seen as less favored.