Episode 290 - How do we turn away from sin?

In the readings for today we hear Jesus ask what does it mean for our righteousness to surpass that of the scribes and Pharisees? Righteousness means obedience, and alignment with the ways of God. Jesus says if you find yourself angry with your brother on the way to the temple, go first to reconcile. Psalm 130 says if you are lord mark inequities who can stand?In the first reading from the Prophet Ezekiel we hear about virtues and wickedness and how we can turn from one to the other so quickly . We have a choice. Each one of our actions words and thoughts leads to life or death.