Living in today’s world is not easy, especially when we are entrusted with responsibility. For instance, taking care of our family, working for a certain company or being part of a certain parish ministry. All of these responsibilities demand accountability. We are accountable for whatever is entrusted to us.
What is challenging is that while we are entrusted with various responsibilities, sometimes we encounter temptation of power control, meaning we can do whatever we want at our own pleasure or be totally free and let others do it for us. There is also the temptation of materialism - as long as I am earning money and able to get what I want, I am happy.
Thinking this way is not good at all. It may appear okay at first and you may enjoy doing it; however, in the long run, we will be accountable for all our actions and decisions. We may be able to get through in this world through our clever and prudent ways, but not in the eyes of God because He sees all our actions and knows what is in our minds and hearts.
Indeed, what Jesus had said in the gospel is true. We cannot serve two masters. Either we love one or hate the other, devoted to one or despise the other. It is good to be reminded that when we know how to be a good steward and learn to be faithful and responsible, we will not be in trouble. God may even bless us all the more because we know what stewardship and accountability mean. For Jesus said, “the person who is trustworthy in very small things can also be trusted with greater things”.
May we be a good steward of the many gifts God has given us, not only for ourselves but also for others. Let us also remember what St. Paul said in the second reading. Supplication, prayers, petition and thanksgiving should be offered to everyone that we may lead a quiet and tranquil life in all devotion and dignity. (1 Timothy 2:1-8)