Ephesians 6:1-9 / Luke 13:22-30
In a written exam, usually there is the question and the answers are marked according to how well the question is answered.
If we think that is difficult, then how about the other way round - the answer is stated, and we have to provide an appropriate question for it.
That may be more difficult, because very often finding the right question is more difficult than finding the right answer.
In the gospel, we heard about someone asking Jesus this question: Will there be only a few saved?
And from the answer Jesus gave, we know that the question needs some rethinking.
Jesus only said what kind of people will be there in the kingdom of God.
It is those who dedicate themselves to the Kingdom of God who will be in heaven.
The 1st reading also stated a particular group of people who will be saved.
They are children who are obedient and honour their parents.
It even highlighted that it is a commandment that has a promise attached to it.
So the answers to salvation and eternal life can be found in the Bible.
It is for us now to ask ourselves some questions about what we want to do with the answers that we have.
Because the answer is as important as the question.