2 Thess 3:6-10, 16-18 / Matthew 23:27-32
It is often said that actions speak louder than words.
That is quite true whenever there is some work to be done.
When there is work to be done, that will show who are those who will only talk but not do anything.
And it will also show who are those who get the work or the task done.
In the 1st reading, St. Paul states a rule for the Thessalonians, and that is not to let anyone have any food if he refused to do any work.
That brings out the reality of the difference between those who work on the soil to make things grow and those who just wait around to grab the fruit.
In the gospel, Jesus pointed out the contradiction of what the scribes and Pharisees said about not joining in the shedding of blood of the prophets, had they lived in their fathers’ day.
Their very own words exposed their own hypocrisy and wickedness.
May our acts of good deeds bear fruits of goodness for the growth of others.
And may our words be kind and gentle to encourage others to do good deeds.