Sermons from St. James Parish in Wilmington, NC.:
Oct 22, 2023 |
Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost | St. James 2023
| The Rev. C. Phillip Craig, Jr.Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost | St. James 2023
Drawing from Paul's letters and Jesus' encounter with the Pharisees in Matthew, Rev. Phillip Craig offers a contemplative exploration. As Paul celebrates the Thessalonians' faith, we're invited to recognize the Divine in every act of love. Jesus' profound statement about taxation, "Give to the emperor what is the emperor's, and give to God what is God's," becomes not just a historical query, but a reflective call about our deepest allegiances. Through these scriptures, we're gently nudged to align our lives more closely with the boundless grace of the Divine.
Scriptures:
1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
Matthew 22:15-22
Scriptures:
1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
Matthew 22:15-22