"The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone" - Matthew 21:42
The tenants in the parable killed the
landowner’s servants and son. Jesus asked the chief priests and the elders, “What
will the owner of the vineyard do to those tenants when he comes?” The chief
priests and elders responded, “He will put those wretched men to a wretched
death,” but Jesus replied, “The stone that the builders rejected has become the
cornerstone.”
Today’s Gospel teaches us to be good
without playing favorites. Let us assume that the landowner is us. We
voluntarily helped our friends, but in return they hated us. It’s sad, yet we
shouldn’t seek for vengeance; instead we should still continue to do good
things and also learn to forgive. We shouldn’t fill our hearts with anger or hatred.
We can continue sharing our kindness despite the hatred and selfishness of
others.
We are the children of God and we should
follow His will. Sometimes, when we do good or are kind to other people, we also
expect something good in return. However, even though we didn’t get any sign of
gratitude from them, the Lord will certainly reward us for the good deed we
have done. Rather than hating one another, we should influence others to spread
love around the world.
-JM Morales
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