3rd Week of Advent, Tuesday – 13th December 2022 — Gospel: Mt 21,28-32
Mere Lip Service
In the parable of the two sons, the second son had the answer every parent wants to hear. When his father requested him to go out and work in the vineyard, he gave a quick “yes” as his reply. However, after thinking about it or maybe distracted with pleasurable activity, he did not follow through. His “yes” was meaningless because it was not backed up by his actions. Indeed, it was mere lip service. Lip service is easy. It does not require any action on the part of the person who gives it. He is doing little more than the bare minimum. Committed service is more difficult, because this calls for action. It is not those who say, “Lord, Lord” but those who do what God wants, will gain entry into the kingdom.
