Why do people obey? In some cases,
people are not really obeying, but are simply complying to the
instructions or demands of their superiors or leaders. People comply due
to a number of reasons: some do so because it is in their best interest
or advantage; some out of fear; some because of peer pressure; some for
family, job or personal security. But how many of us obey according to the Christian context, that is to hear, trust, submit and
surrender to God, letting Him be our providence and guide? How many of us are
wholeheartedly, willingly, humbly, happily and faithfully obeying?
In
today's reading, St. Paul reminds us: "Children, be obedient to your
parents in the Lord – that is your duty... And parents, never drive your
children to resentment but in bringing them up correct them and guide
them as the Lord does. Slaves, be obedient to the men who are called
your masters in this world, with deep respect and sincere loyalty, as
you are obedient to Christ: not only when you are under their eye, as if
you had only to please men, but because you are slaves of Christ and
wholeheartedly do the will of God. Work hard and willingly, but do it
for the sake of the Lord and not for the sake of men... And those of you
who are employers, treat your slaves in the same spirit; do without
threats, remembering that they and you have the same Master in heaven
and he is not impressed by one person more than by another." When we obey our parents, superiors or masters, we do so because we want to
obey God and do things for the sake of
the Lord. Our purpose and intention is to do what is pleasing to God. May we obey for the right reasons and right intentions, so that in all we do, may we give God the glory.
No comments:
Post a Comment