Romans 4:1-8 / Luke 12:1-7
There are many things that stand the test of time.
Among them are virtues and values.
Virtues and values won’t go out of fashion.
Fashions and trends will come and go, and so will other current practices.
But if whatever is done that is firmly rooted in good virtues and values, then it will stand the test of time.
The 1st reading tells us about the faith of Abraham, our father in faith.
It was Abraham’s faith in God that justified him, it is his faith that made him righteous before God.
In the gospel, Jesus warned about and told us to be on guard against hypocrisy.
But hypocrisy will be exposed, because everything that is covered will be uncovered, and everything now hidden will be made clear.
But when our virtues and values and rooted in faith, then there is no need to fear or worry about.
And our faith, our virtues and our values will also stand the test of time.