# The Preeminence of God and the Merit of His Instruments - 28 June 2026

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Podcast: [Making Friends With The Lord Jesus](https://stenobird.com/podcast/making-friends-with-the-lord-jesus-7041390)
Published: 2026-06-28T10:21:02+00:00
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Duration seconds: 673

## Resource

This recording provides a spiritual reflection on the Gospel of Matthew, emphasizing the necessity of placing God at the absolute center of one’s life. I explore the radical demands of discipleship, noting that love for Christ must surpass even the strongest familial bonds and include a willingness to embrace personal suffering. By examining the hierarchy of the Ten Commandments, the homily illustrates that divine obligations naturally precede human relationships. Furthermore, the source highlights the significance of religious representatives, explaining that welcoming God’s messengers is equivalent to welcoming Christ himself. The discussion concludes by connecting generosity and trust, using the biblical example of the widow’s mite to show that total self-giving pleases God more than contributions from one’s surplus.

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