Kakila-kilabot ang mangyayari sa mga hindi na natutulog dahil sa pagbabalak ng kasamaan at maagang bumabangon upang agad itong isagawa sa sandaling magkaroon ng pagkakataon.

Mikas 2:1

During the time of the prophet Micah, God condemned people who used their wealth and power to exploit others. They would covet land, seize homes, and rob families of their inheritance — just because they could. Hindi ito simpleng pananamantala kundi sinasadyang kasamaan — pinaplano pa nila ito bago gawin. Kaya’t malinaw ang sinabi ni Lord: there is judgment for those who take advantage of the weak.

Fast forward to today. We may not be seizing land, but the same heart of selfishness still shows. ‘Yung makikipag-unahan pa sa pila o sa upuan na nakalaan para sa seniors, mga buntis, at mga PWD. O ’yung may pera naman pero sasama pa sa pila ng ayuda, imbes na magparaya para sa mas nangangailangan. Or nepotism at work, where positions are given dahil sa palakasan, instead of fairness and integrity.

These may look “small” compared to land-grabbing in Micah’s time, but the principle is the same: selfish gain at the expense of others. At hindi natutuwa si Lord sa mga gumagawa ng masama.

Instead of exploiting, let us choose to serve. Let us practice honesty and fairness at all times. Kahit sa simpleng bagay tulad ng pagbibigay ng upuan, pagpapauna sa pila, o hindi pagkuha ng hindi naman para sa atin — we reflect God’s love and justice.

Ang tunay na bunga ng pag-ibig ni Jesus for us is through our daily choices that show compassion, justice, and integrity. When we resist the urge to take advantage and instead choose to bless others, we honor God and build a more loving community.