We have been called upon to become the slaves of Righteousness

Gospel Thoughts

*Ordinary Season : 29th Week - Wednesday*

*GOSPEL - Lk 12:39-48*

*First Reading - Rom 6:12-18*

*We have been called upon to become the slaves of Righteousness*

*1) Master - Slave relationship*

A slave is always subjected to the Master. The slave is suppose to listen to the master. 

A slave has to show obedience to the master at all times and at all situation. The master decides what the slave needs and slave has to follow the master in all the ways 

Since the slave is under the master, as long as he/she is obedient to the master, he/she will survive. The moment he/she revolts that may be the end of everything for the slave

*2) Slave of Sin*

St Paul uses this expression in his letter to the Romans 

A person who is a slave of Sin, will be under the control of the sin 

Such a person will have to listen to the sin and sin will control the person in everything

Since the very nature of sin is destruction and death, a person who has become the slave of the sin, can not survive in any way, but he/she will destroy his/her life 

So becoming the slaves of Sin is very dangerous and the end of oneself 

*3) Slaves of Righteousness*

St Paul also uses this expression *Slaves of Righteousness*

So when one becomes the slave of righteousness, he/she is fully under the control of righteousness. 

Since by nature righteousness is good and Holy, it can't do harm to any person, but it will always do good 

Therefore once a person becomes to slave of righteousness, he/she can live a holy life, can easily control the effects of sin and can  resist the temptations of the Satan 

*4) What types of slavery I have in my life?*

A person can have slavery of different types. Either this slavery of good things or slavery of bad things 

*Slavery of Good things*

Am I a slave of forgiveness?

Am I a slave of generosity?

Am I a slave of humility? 

Am I a slave of sincerity, courage, sacrifice, love, sharing, service, smile, etc??

*Slavery of Bad things*

Am I slave of gossip, pride, division, anger, jealousy, noncooperation, arrogance, laziness, wordly things, bodily pleasures?? 

*5) Slave is a negative term, but it sounds well for the Good things*

Usually when we hear about slave, we have a negative and very low understanding of the term 

But when it comes to the Good things, the concept of slavery can lead us to erltenal life. Therefore it is good to become slaves to good things rather than bad things 

Will I be a slave of righteousness??

Righteousness takes the place of Jesus. So we can ask, am I ready to become the slave of Jesus??

We are called upon to become the slaves of Jesus. Are u ready?? 

*Think about it*

*God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your dear ones*

*Fr Maxim Dsouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*