Summary: Great fear, such as that experienced in times of war, may drive people to acknowledge God, but fear cannot be the foundation for someone to come to God. It does not create a lasting faith that stands up to the trials we all face in our lives. We must find a way to have a faith that burns within us. Today’s gospel reading from Matthew teaches us this lesson. It warns against drifting away from our faith in Christ. Faith can be a struggle, but faith must be something we live,......

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