“For the children of this world
are more prudent in dealing with their own generation
than the children of light.”
Lk 16,1-8
We tend to be very protective of the things we possess; the trophies we have earned; the honors we have reaped; the wealth we have so guarded well. These have given us satisfaction, security and happiness. We prayed for them; cried over them; fought for them.
No matter what we do and how much we wish: these, however, will not last. They fade away; they lose their glitter; they waste away in time.
We so foolishly believed that the things of this world, if we deal with them prudently, will be with us for as long as we want.
If only we can be so possessive over the words of Jesus; the values of love and charity; honesty and truthfulness; service and availability; mercy and forgiveness.
For the children of this world are more prudent in dealing with their own generation
than the children of light.
“Make us, Lord, true children of the light. Amen”.
