James 4:13-17 / Mark 9:38-40
The truth of life is that there is a finality to our time here on earth.
In other words, our time here on earth will eventually come to an end.
As we think about that truth of life, we also need to ask ourselves what are we expecting out of life.
Whatever our expectations, we can expect to pass this world only once.
So any good that we can do, any kindness that we can show, let us do it now.
Because the truth is that we will never pass this way again.
The 1st reading addresses the thinking of those who think that time is in their hands and their aim in life is to make money and expect to have a comfortable life.
But what about God’s will for them and what about God’s plan in their lives?
We too need to ask ourselves about what is God’s will for us and what does He want us to do in life.
God’s plan for us is for our good and for our happiness in life.
Let us do what God wants of us, let us do what is good, what is right and what is loving.
Then we will be happy in this life and we will also be happy in the life hereafter.