We are called to turn our backs against greed and self-interest and embrace God’s will with sincerity and faithfulness.
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“Saint Matthew reminded us that we are stewards of what God provided to us, not owners.
We are responsible for using the gifts for His purpose, upon His will. Thus, it requires accountability and responsibility to God. We are required to manage our time, our lives, our talents, and all resources to His Glory and his will to do good to others as well.
We are told not to be selfish and should not do injustice and destruction, and humiliation of God’s integrity.
Let us be reminded that the Lord God is the owner of our bodies, our lives, our time, our resources, and the Earth. And we are the managers and are expected to be good stewards. And a good steward uses God’s gifts to promote His mission and care for others, not to enrich oneself out of others’ miseries and destruction. It is to honor God and not to put His will and name to disgrace.
We are called to turn our backs against greed and self-interest and embrace God’s will with sincerity and faithfulness.”
Matthew 25:14-30
Fr William Requiso
Missionary Priest
Esperanza and Talacogon, Agusan del Sur