'You cannot serve two masters'
September 18, 2016
by Kenichi Tigas
by Kenichi Tigas
Poster by Dominic Dimapawi
THE IMPORTANCE of dealing with earthly possessions as a condition for acquiring heavenly riches emerged the spotlight for this Sunday's Gospel. The Lord does not despise nor curse the existence of wealth, but brings into damnation the improper utilization of such, which even leads to greed and apathy. |
"No servant can serve two masters. |
Money is important for the existence of one on earth, to use it to acquire material needs which could develop and nurture us. However, as money is important to thrive, it also poses several dangers which may harm the spiritual being of a person, fettering him, until such time that he is too much inclined to material possessions and enticement of the world, and have forgotten the greater significance of faith in God.
Jesus challenges us through the mantra of the Gospel – “You cannot serve God and mammon.” Nevertheless, we could use money to serve God and others, placing God not on the top of our priority list, but being our ultimate and only priority.
For the past Sundays of Ordinary Time, many stories entail that one must denounce everything and carry his cross in order to attain eternal life. Likewise, many accounts possess the structure of master-slave relationship as an analogy to emphasize that one must persevere to acquire the greatest treasure in heaven, becoming a servant, or even a slave, and therefore highlighting the glorification of the Father whose power lies beyond the capacity of His people, yet His love is always readily available.
The words of the evangelists keep numerous parables and stories which generations from the first Christians have enjoyed, or perhaps, became their cause of embarrassment. Taking a closer look at these accounts, the words of these four writers boil down to the value of discipleship as a means to attain eternal life
Jesus challenges us through the mantra of the Gospel – “You cannot serve God and mammon.” Nevertheless, we could use money to serve God and others, placing God not on the top of our priority list, but being our ultimate and only priority.
For the past Sundays of Ordinary Time, many stories entail that one must denounce everything and carry his cross in order to attain eternal life. Likewise, many accounts possess the structure of master-slave relationship as an analogy to emphasize that one must persevere to acquire the greatest treasure in heaven, becoming a servant, or even a slave, and therefore highlighting the glorification of the Father whose power lies beyond the capacity of His people, yet His love is always readily available.
The words of the evangelists keep numerous parables and stories which generations from the first Christians have enjoyed, or perhaps, became their cause of embarrassment. Taking a closer look at these accounts, the words of these four writers boil down to the value of discipleship as a means to attain eternal life