The human tendency is to want to do things our way and live life the way we like it.
When restrictions are in our way, we feel that our freedom is being obstructed.
And when we have to comply or obey what we don’t like, then we would tend to resist or look for a way to get round it.
In the gospel, Jesus teaches us about entering by the narrow door.
He also says that many will try to enter and not succeed.
But the narrow door is the way to true freedom.
And to enter the narrow door requires obedience and faithfulness.
In the 1st reading, St. Paul urges children and slaves to be obedient to their parents and masters.
But he also tells parents and masters to be obedient to the Lord’s laws of love and justice.
We are not our own masters. God is the Divine Master.
Let us obey God and be faithful to Him and we will have true freedom and happiness.