Romans 12:5-16 / Luke 14:15-24
To always tell the truth is difficult, because there are many factors to consider.
To always live the truth is also difficult, because we cannot say that our motives and purposes are always noble.
Whether in words or in deeds, we are always tempted with motives or interests that are self-centred or for self-gain.
It is like those who were invited for the banquet in the gospel parable, they made up excuses for not going.
But excuses being excuses, they are not the truth.
In the 1st reading, St. Paul says this: Do not let your love be a pretence, but sincerely prefer good to evil.
St. Paul also teaches us this: Bless those who persecute you. Never curse them, bless them. Rejoice with those who rejoice and be sad with those in sorrow. Treat everyone with equal kindness. Never be condescending but make real friends with the poor.
The truth of life is that when we are honest and sincere in our words and actions, God will bless us.
And when others are not honest and sincere to us, or when they do wicked things to us, let us pray for them.
Let us ask God to bless them, and we will inherit a blessing for ourselves.