Commentary on the Gospel of
Some people have the unique ability to analyze problems and identify solutions. They cut through all of the noise and distractions that tend to surround difficult problems, focusing on the most essential elements to identify and evaluate the possible solutions.
Gamaliel, whom we meet in the first reading, was just such a thinker. A renowned teacher who counted Paul among his students, his primary focus is on discerning what is of God and what is of the world. By keeping God’s will at the center of his thinking, he was able to make good decisions and give thoughtful and wise advice.
We need to follow Gamaliel’s example in every decision that we make. We should ask ourselves how each option will fulfill God’s will and how it will help us to live a holy life. When we fail to place God’s will at the heart of our decision-making, we too may find ourselves fighting God.
