In many human institutions, we tend to see quite a bit of politics going around. We see favouritism happening. If you are in the good books of the leader, you may get extra perks or benefits and in some cases, no one could touch you or attempt to discredit you. The term "blue-eyed boy (or girl)" comes to mind here, as the person favoured may be seen by the leader as being spotless.
However, as followers of Christ, we are reminded that God has no favourites. When we have favourites, then we may be guilty of falling into factions, claiming to be for this leader or for that leader, just because the leader whom we are supporting is partial and nice to us and in an effort to protect our interests, we maintain a healthy relationship with that particular leader. However, we need to ask ourselves: Who are we serving in ministry? Are we serving Christ or are we serving ourselves? If we are serving Christ, then we ought to, as the second reading reminds us, "make up the differences between you, and instead of disagreeing among yourselves, to be united again in your belief and practice." We should avoid favouring one leader from another and instead focus our energies in preaching the Good News.
Moreover, if we are followers of Christ, then we should remain joyful in His light, since His light dispels the darkness of fear, uncertainty, anxiety; the darkness of sin which weights us down. Let us make every effort, as Jesus reminds us in the Gospel, to "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is close at hand." May we learn to dwell in the light of Christ, while striving to avoid any form of darkness which could ensnare us, including the darkness of favouritism, and grow together as brothers and sisters in His radiant love.
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