"Like a foolish man who built his house upon the sand"

Matthew 7:21-29 (text)  / mp3  / podcast

"Not every one who says to me, `Lord, Lord,' shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. On that day many will say to me, `Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?' And then will I declare to them, `I never knew you; depart from me, you evildoers.' "Every one then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house upon the rock; and the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat upon that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on the rock. And every one who hears these words of mine and does not do them will be like a foolish man who built his house upon the sand; and the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell; and great was the fall of it." And when Jesus finished these sayings, the crowds were astonished at his teaching, for he taught them as one who had authority, and not as their scribes.

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Dili kon tanan motawag kan Jesus na, “Lord, Lord,” makasuyod sa gingharian nan langit kondili sila ran na mohimo nan kabubut’on ni God.

Kon may umaabot na kadaot sa ato panimayay sanan mga kab’tangan parehas nan bagjo, molihok gajud kita para mangandam para maka-alingkawas sa kadaot.

An pundasyon na tagpuhunan nato sa ato kinabuhi amo’y magdetermina kon makasugakod gajud kita sa mga unos o mga pagsuway sa kinabuhi na segurado na ato sagubangon.

Kinahanglan andam kita permi sa tanan panahon para kon moabot na an takna, dili na kita magpanuko na mosugakod sa mga problema.

An pagka-matinud’anon sanan pagka-kasaligan nan Diyos, sa ija isig’katawo, sanan sa ija kaugalingon amo’y taksanan sa ija pagka-tinood na tawo.

Kon himoon nato na pundasyon an mga pulong ni God, waya gaju’y makatarog o makapahalajo dato sa proteksiyon sanan presensiya Nija sa ato mga kinabuhi.

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"Lord Jesus, you are the only foundation that can hold us up when trials and disaster threaten us. Give me the wisdom, foresight, and strength of character I need to do what is right and good and to reject whatever is false and contrary to your will. May I be a doer of your word and not a hearer only."

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"You will know them by their fruits"

Matthew 7:15-20

“Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves. You will know them by their fruits. Are grapes gathered from thorns, or figs from thistles? So, every sound tree bears good fruit, but the bad tree bears evil fruit. A sound tree cannot bear evil fruit, nor can a bad tree bear good fruit. Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. Thus you will know them by their fruits.

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Tagpasidan’an kita dinhi ni Jesus na duro an mga tawo na bagan kamatuoran an isulti pero sa labing-tinuod, dili baja kon tinood.

Mahamok na an naglaganap na mga bakakon parehas nan kapanahunan pa na bibliya.

An pangutana kuman: Un’hon man nato paghibayo na tinood o bakakon an isa ka magtutudlo?

An marajaw na bunga an resulta nan marajaw ‘sab na panimuyo – panimuyo na nagsubay sa kamatuoran sanan kaligdong sa karakter, base sa balaod ni God.

An bunga ‘sab nan pagka-bakakon magresulta nan waya’y pagpakabana sa sirkumstansiya nan kasay’anan.

Para kita maka-simang sa bakak, kinahanglan na permi kita jaon sa tinood sanan kamatuoran – kamatuoran kan God sanan sa Ija grasya.

Disiplina an magtudlo dato nadto sa kamatuoran na magbunga ‘sab nan pagtuo, paglaum sanan gugma, hustisya, pagka-mapailubon, sanan pagka-may kontrol sa kinabuhi.

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"Lord Jesus, may I bear good fruit for your sake and reject whatever will produce evil fruit. Help me grow in faith, hope, love, sound judgment, justice, courage, and self control."

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"Do not throw your pearls before swine"

Matthew 7:6,12-14

"Do not give dogs what is holy; and do not throw your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under foot and turn to attack you. So whatever you wish that men would do to you, do so to them; for this is the law and the prophets. "Enter by the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is easy, that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard, that leads to life, and those who find it are few.

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Uno man na tag-kompara man ni Jesus dinhi an perlas sanan kabalaanon nadto sa mga iro sanan mga baboy?

Amo seguro kay an kabalaanon ni God, gusto man Nija igahin dato, kabalaanon na dili kabajaran nan bahandi o kuwarta.

Sa imbitasyon ni Jesus dato sa Ija Eucharist, kinahanglan mosuod kita dinhi sa Ija lamesa Nija na preparado sanan takos.

Simple ra an mensahe dinhi – na pilion nato an angajan sanan marajaw na dayan patunong sa gingharian ni God.

An Holy Spirit na tagpadaya ni Jesus amo’y magbag’o sa ato mga kinabuhi.

Kuman, andam na ba kita na pabut’an lamang nato an Holy Spirit na amo’y magbag’o sanan maglimpiyo dato pinaagi sa Ija waya’y katapusan na gugma?

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"Let me love you, my Lord and my God, and see myself as I really am – a pilgrim in this world, a Christian called to respect and love all whose lives I touch, those in authority over me or those under my authority, my friends and my enemies. Help me to conquer anger with gentleness, greed by generosity, apathy by fervor. Help me to forget myself and reach out towards others."

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"First take the log out of your own eye"

Mathew 7:1-5

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How do you wish to be judged by others? Everybody is a critic, but who wants to be judged negatively? Judgmentalism is rampant, even among Christians. So how can we avoid this poisonous sin and not be contaminated by the world's view of who is good and who is bad? "Thinking the best of other people" is necessary if we wish to grow in love. And kindliness in judgment is nothing less that a sacred duty. The Rabbis warned people: "He who judges his neighbor favorably will be judged favorably by God." How easy it is to misjudge and how difficult it is to be impartial in judgment. Our judgment of others is usually “off the mark” because we can’t see inside the person to their inner motives and intentions, or we don’t have access to all the facts, or we are swayed by instinct and unreasoning reactions to people. It is easier to find fault in others than in oneself.

Jesus states a heavenly principle we can stake our lives on: what you give to others (and how you treat others) will return to you in like manner. The Lord knows our faults, weaknesses, and sins and he sees everything, even the imperfections and hidden sins of the heart which we cannot recognize in ourselves. Like a gentle father and a skillful doctor he patiently draws us to his seat of mercy and removes the cancer of sin which inhabits our hearts. Do you trust in God’s mercy and grace? And do you submit to his truth about what is right and wrong, good and evil, helpful and harmful for your welfare and the welfare of your neighbor as well? Ask the Lord to purify your heart with his loving-kindness and mercy that you may have ample room for charity and forbearance towards your neighbor.

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"O Father, give us the humility which realizes its ignorance, admits its mistakes, recognizes its need, welcomes advice, accepts rebuke. Help us always to praise rather than to criticize, to sympathize rather than to discourage, to build rather than to destroy, and to think of people at their best rather than at their worst. This we ask for thy name’s sake.

“Your Father knows what you need before you ask him”

Matthew 6:7-15

“And in praying do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do; for they think that they will be heard for their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. Pray then like this: Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, On earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; And forgive us our debts, As we also have forgiven our debtors; And lead us not into temptation, But deliver us from evil. For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father also will forgive you; but if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.

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An pagpangadje, isa ka buluhaton na naglambigit sa duha ka indibidwal – an nagsulti sanan an namati, pagkatapos an namati na’ sab an mosulti nan mamati ’sab an nauna na nagsaulti.

Amo ini an tag-laong kuman na komunikasyon.

Dinhi, tag-tudluan ni Jesus an Ija mga disciple nan tinood pagpangadje, pangadje na deresto kan God.

Takos na kita na motawag na “Our Father” kan God kay taggasahan man kita ni Jesus nan Holy Spirit na amo’y magdumaya dato sa ato mga espirituwal na kinabuhi.

Taghatagan kita ni Jesus nan luna na masuod kan God na may katakos sanan kompiyansa kay Ija man tag-agihan an kamatajon sanan pagkabanhaw.

Amo ini an tinood na gugma sanan pasaylo na ato madawat gikan kan God pinaagi kan Jesus Christ kay tinood man kita na Ija pinayangga na mga anak.

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“Father in heaven, you have given me a mind to know you, a will to serve you, and a heart to love you. Give me today the grace and strength to embrace your holy will and fill my heart with your love that all my intentions and actions may be pleasing to you. Give me the grace to be charitable in thought, kind in deed, and loving in speech towards all."

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“When you pray, fast, and give alms”

Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18

"Beware of practicing your piety before men in order to be seen by them; for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven."Thus, when you give alms, sound no trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may be praised by men. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you give alms, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your alms may be in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you. "And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites; for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, that they may be seen by men. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you. "And when you fast, do not look dismal, like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by men. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, that your fasting may not be seen by men but by your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you.

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Tagpsidan’an dinhi ni Lord an mga disciple na kon mangadje, magpuasa sanan maglimos sila, kinahanglan na sa ila mga kasing-kasing, taghimo ini nila para hatagan nan kahimayaan si God.

An tinood na pagsunod kan God, dili kinahanglan na mahipakita sa mga kataw’han para dajegon sanan para marajaw tan’awon nan mga tawo.

An pagpangadje, pagpuasa sanan paglimos an tuyo ka importante na mga buluhaton nan kinabuhing relehiyoso para sa mga Jew ugsa na obligado sila na himoon nila ini para mapahilayum an ila relasyon kan God.

Para sa ato kuman na mga panahona, mga gasa ini sanan binuhatan nan Holy Spirit dato para nato mahipasuod an ato mga kinabuhi kan God na may kagustuhan na mahimuot Sija dato.

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“Lord Jesus, give me a lively faith, a firm hope, a fervent charity, and a great love for you. Take from me all lukewarmness in meditating on your word, and dullness in prayer. Give me fervor and delight in thinking of you and your grace. Fill my heart with compassion for others, especially those in need, that I may respond with generosity.”

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“Every one who is angry with his brother shall be liable to judgment”

Matthew 5:20-26

For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. "You have heard that it was said to the men of old, `You shall not kill; and whoever kills shall be liable to judgment.' But I say to you that every one who is angry with his brother shall be liable to judgment; whoever insults his brother shall be liable to the council, and whoever says, `You fool!' shall be liable to the hell of fire. So if you are offering your gift at the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift. Make friends quickly with your accuser, while you are going with him to court, lest your accuser hand you over to the judge, and the judge to the guard, and you be put in prison; truly, I say to you, you will never get out till you have paid the last penny.

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Uno ma’y pangontra sa nag-alimpuyos na kajuhot sanan kaaligutgot?

An kaluoy sanan pagka-mapahi’ubsanon amo’y mga bunga nan kasing-kasing na puno nan gugma sanan pasaylo.

Tagpasaylo na kita ni God ugsa na gusto ‘sab Nija na ato ipaambit sa mga tawo na nakasakit dato an ato kalooy sanan pasaylo.

An gugma ra gajud sanan grasya ni God amo’y makahatag sa ato kasing-kasing sanan sa ato huna-huna nan kagawasan sa mapanlupig na garbo sanan pagpanimayos.

Ugsa na kon mahimo, dili gajud kita magtago nan mga kajuhot sanan kaaligutgot sa ato mga kasing-kasing sanan sa ato huna-huna batok sa ato isig’katawo.

Mahimo lamang nato ini kon ato ipagaliya kan God na hatagan kita Nija nan grasya sanan kalooy na ato tanginahanglan.

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“May I be no man’s enemy, and may I be the friend of that which is eternal and abides. May I never quarrel with those nearest me: and if I do, may I be reconciled quickly. May I love, seek, and attain only that which is good. May I wish for all men’s happiness and envy none. May I never rejoice in the ill-fortune of one who has wronged me. When I have done or said what is wrong, may I never wait for the rebuke of others, but always rebuke myself until I make amends. May I win no victory that harms either me or my opponent. May I reconcile friends who are angry with one another. May I never fail a friend who is in danger. When visiting those in grief may I be able by gentle and healing words to soften their pain. May I respect myself. May I always keep tame that which rages within me. May I accustom myself to be gentle, and never be angry with people because of circumstances. May I never discuss who is wicked and what wicked things he has done, but know good men and follow in their footsteps.”

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"He who does the commandments and teaches them shall be called great”

Matthew 5:17-19

"Think not that I have come to abolish the law and the prophets; I have come not to abolish them but to fulfill them. For truly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the law until all is accomplished. Whoever then relaxes one of the least of these commandments and teaches men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but he who does them and teaches them shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.

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Kamatuoran an balaod ni God, sanan kon sun’don nato an Ija balaod, makab’ot nato an mga bunga nan kaligdong, kabalaanon, kalinaw sanan kalipay.

Tagtudlu’an kita dinhi ni Jesus na ato irespeto an balaod ni God – pagbalaan kan God, respeto para sa Lord’s Day, respeto sa mga ginikanan, respeto sa kinabuhi, sa mga kab’tangan, respeto sa marajaw na ngayan nan iban’tawo, sa kaugalingong kinabuhi sanan sa kinabuhi nan isig’katawo.

An pagrespeto sa balaod ni God amo ‘sab an magtudlo dato nan pamaagi nan pagmahal – pagmahal kan God sanan sa ato isig’katawo.

Taghatagan kita ni God nan grasya na magmahal kay mahal man kita Nija sanan grasya nan pagpasaylo kay tagpasaylo naman kita Nija.

Ugsa na isip tagapagsunod nan Ija balaod, kinahanglan gajud na ato isalikway an tanan pamaagi nan pagpakasaya batok kan God.

Kuman, andam na ba kita na magmahal sanan mosunod sa mga balaod ni God?

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“Lord Jesus, grant this day, to direct and sanctify, to rule and govern our hearts and bodies, so that all our thoughts, words and deeds may be according to your Father’s law and thus may we be saved and protected through your mighty help.”

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"You are the salt of the earth and the light of the world"

Matthew 5:13-16

"You are the salt of the earth; but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trodden under foot by men. "You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hid. Nor do men light a lamp and put it under a bushel, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.

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Jesus used ordinary images, such as salt and light, to convey extraordinary truths. What does salt and light have to teach us about God and his reign on earth? Salt was a valuable commodity in the ancient world. People traded with it, like we trade with gold and stock. Salt also served a very useful purpose in hot climates before the invention of electricity and refrigeration. Salt not only gave food flavor, it also preserved meat from spoiling.  Jesus used the image of salt to describe how his disciples are to live in the world. As salt purifies, preserves, and penetrates, so the disciple must be as salt in the world of human society to purify, preserve, and penetrate that society for the kingdom of God and of his righteousness and peace.

Jesus also used the image of light and a lamp to further his illustration. Lamps in the ancient world served a vital function, much like they do today. They enable people to see and work in the dark and to avoid stumbling. The Jews also understood “light” as an expression of the inner beauty, truth, and goodness of God. In his light we see light. His word is a lamp that guides our steps. God’s grace not only illumines the darkness in our lives, but it also fills us with spiritual light, joy, and peace. Jesus used the image of a lamp to describe how his disciples are to live in the light of his truth and love. Just as natural light illumines the darkness and enables one to see visually, so the light of Christ shines in the hearts of believers and enables us to see the heavenly reality of God’s kingdom.  In fact, our mission is to be light-bearers of Christ so that others may see the truth of the gospel and be freed from the blindness of sin and deception.

Jesus remarks that nothing can remain hidden or secret. We can try to hide things from others, from ourselves, and from God. How tempting to shut our eyes from the consequences of our sinful ways and bad habits, even when we know what those consequences are. And how tempting to hide them from others and even from God. But, nonetheless, everything is known to God who sees all. There is great freedom and joy for those who live in God’s light and who seek his truth. Those who listen to God and heed his voice will receive more from him. Do you know the joy and freedom of living in God’s light?

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“Lord Jesus, you guide me by the light of your saving truth. Fill my heart and mind with your light and truth and free me from the blindness of sin and deception that I may see your ways clearly and understand your will for my life. May I radiate your light and truth to others in word and deed.”

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"Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven"

Matthew 5:1-12a

Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down his disciples came to him. And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. "Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. "Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. "Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. "Blessed are you when men revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven

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Mangutana kita kuman kon uno ma’y boot ipasabot nan makab’ot nato an kalipay sa kawad’on, kagutom, kasubo sanan pagkadinaug-daog?

Kawad’on sa espiritu na maghatag nan luna sanan kalipay sa pagkab’ot kan God na amo’y pinakataas na bahandi na matagamtan nan tawo, an boot ipasabot nan kawad’on na tag-sangpit ni Jesus.

An kagutom nan espiritu para sa sustansiya sanan kusog sa mga pulong sanan Spirit ni God ‘sab an boot ipasabot sa kagutom.

Kaguol sanan pagtukaw sa mga nasayang na kinabuhi sanan mga kasay’anan na amo unta’y magdaya pasingod sa malipajon na kagawasan gikan sa kabug’at nan mga espiritwal na opresyon, amo ‘sab ini an boot ipasabot sa kaguol sanan pagtukaw.

Ugsa na tagsaad ni Jesus sa Ija mga disciple an kalipay sa langit na mas labaw pa sa bajad nan mga kalis’danan na ato masagubang dinhi sa kalibutan.

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"Lord Jesus, increase my hunger for you and show me the way that leads to everlasting peace and happiness. May I desire you above all else and find perfect joy in doing your will."

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"Love the Lord with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength"

Mark 12:28-34

And one of the scribes came up and heard them disputing with one another, and seeing that he answered them well, asked him, "Which commandment is the first of all?" Jesus answered, "The first is, `Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one; and you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength.' The second is this, `You shall love your neighbor as yourself.' There is no other commandment greater than these." And the scribe said to him, "You are right, Teacher; you have truly said that he is one, and there is no other but he; and to love him with all the heart, and with all the understanding, and with all the strength, and to love one's neighbor as oneself, is much more than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices." And when Jesus saw that he answered wisely, he said to him, "You are not far from the kingdom of God." And after that no one dared to ask him any question.

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Simple ra an tangajo ni God dato – na magmahal kita sa ato isig’katawo sama nan pagmahal Nija dato tanan.

Gugma si God  amo na an tanan mga hinimo Nija, nagdagay-day gikan sa Ija gugma para sa tanan.

Para nato mahipadayag an ato gugma kan God, kinahanglan na ipadayag ‘sab gajud nato an ato gugma sa ato isig’katawo kay amo ma’y ini isa sa kaluha na importante na sugo Nija para sa tawo.

Ugsa na ipangaliya gajud nato kuman na adlawa kan Jesus Christ na mangibabaw an gugma ni God sa tanan mga minahal na anak Nija para an kalinaw amo’y maghari sa tibook kalibutan.

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"We love you, O our God; and we desire to love you more and more. Grant to us that we may love you as much as we desire, and as much as we ought. O dearest friend, who has so loved and saved us, the thought of whom is so sweet and always growing sweeter, come with Christ and dwell in our hearts; that you keep a watch over our lips, our steps, our deeds, and we shall not need to be anxious either for our souls or our bodies. Give us love, sweetest of all gifts, which knows no enemy. Give us in our hearts pure love, born of your love to us, that we may love others as you love us. O most loving Father of Jesus Christ, from whom flows all love, let our hearts, frozen in sin, cold to you and cold to others, be warmed by this divine fire. So help and bless us in your Son."

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"You know neither the scriptures nor the power of God"

Mark 12:18-27

And Sadducees came to him, who say that there is no resurrection; and they asked him a question, saying, "Teacher, Moses wrote for us that if a man's brother dies and leaves a wife, but leaves no child, the man must take the wife, and raise up  children for his brother.  There were seven brothers; the first took a wife, and when he died left no children; and the second took her, and died, leaving no children; and the third likewise; and the seven left no children. Last of all the woman also died. In the resurrection whose wife will she be? For the seven had her as wife." Jesus said to them, "Is not this why you are wrong, that you know neither the scriptures nor the power of God? For when they rise from the dead, they neither marry nor are given in marriage, but are like angels in heaven. And as for the dead being raised, have you not read in the book of Moses, in the passage about the bush, how God said to him, `I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob'? He is not God of the dead, but of the living; you are quite wrong."

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How reliable is the belief that all will be raised from the dead? The Sadducees, who were a group of religious leaders from the upper classes in Jesus' time, did not believe in the resurrection. They could not conceive of heaven beyond what they could see with their naked eyes! Aren’t we often like them? We don’t recognize spiritual realities because we try to make heaven into an earthly image. The Sadducees came to Jesus with a test question to make the resurrection look ridiculous. The Sadducees, unlike the Pharisees, did not believe in immortality, nor in angels or evil spirits. Their religion was literally grounded in an earthly image of heaven.

Jesus retorts by dealing with the fact of the resurrection. The scriptures give proof of it. In Exodus, God calls himself the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. Jesus He defeats their arguments by showing that God is a living God of a living people. God was the friend of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob when they lived. That friendship could not cease with death. As a Psalm states:"I am continually with you; you hold my right hand. You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will receive me to glory." The Holy Spirit reveals to us the eternal truths of God’s unending love and the life he desires to share with us for all eternity. Paul the Apostle, quoting from the prophet Isaiah states: “What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man conceived, what God has prepared for those who love him,” God has revealed to us through the Spirit. The promise of paradise – heavenly bliss and unending life with an all-loving God – is beyond human reckoning. We have only begun to taste the first-fruits! Do you believe the scriptures and do you know the power of the Holy Spirit?

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“May the Lord Jesus put his hands on our eyes also, for then we too shall begin to look not at what is seen but at what is not seen.  May he open the eyes that are concerned not with the present but with what is yet to come, may he unseal the heart’s vision, that we may gaze on God in the Spirit, through the same Lord, Jesus Christ, whose glory and power will endure throughout the unending succession of ages.”

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"They will respect my beloved Son"

Mark 12:1-12

And he began to speak to them in parables. "A man planted a vineyard, and set a hedge around it, and dug a pit for the wine press, and built a tower, and let it out to tenants, and went into another country. When the time came, he sent a servant to the tenants, to get from them some of the fruit of the vineyard. And they took him and beat him, and sent him away empty-handed. Again he sent to them another servant, and they wounded him in the head, and treated him shamefully. And he sent another, and him they killed; and so with many others, some they beat and some they killed. He had still one other, a beloved son; finally he sent him to them, saying, `They will respect my son.' But those tenants said to one another, `This is the heir; come, let us kill him, and the inheritance will be ours.' And they took him and killed him, and cast him out of the vineyard. What will the owner of the vineyard do? He will come and destroy the tenants, and give the vineyard to others. Have you not read this scripture: `The very stone which the builders rejected has become the head of the corner; this was the Lord's doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes'?" And they tried to arrest him, but feared the multitude, for they perceived that he had told the parable against them; so they left him and went away.

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Dako an pagsalig ni God sa ato tanan ugsa na taghatagan kita Nija nan kagawasan para nato mahimo an pagdumaya nan ato mga kinabuhi na kita ra’y mag-disposisyon.

Sa sambingay sa ebanghelyo, ato hikit’an dinhi an halayum na pasensiya sanan hustisya ni God kay Ija man pabalik-balik na tagpasaylo an mga tenant sa ila mga utang.

Pero bisan tag-abuso nan mga tenant an pasiyensiya nan agalon, an ija pagpadapat nan hustisya amo ra’y gihapon nangibabaw sa tanan.

Amo ini an tinood na pasensiya sanan hustisya ni God na Ija boot ipadangat sa tanan Nija na mga anak sa kalibutan.

Naninguha ba kita tanan na makab’ot nato an paglaum sanan kumpiyansa nan kadaugan ni God?

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"Thank you, Lord Jesus Christ, for all the benefits which you have given us; for all the pains and insults which you have borne for us. O most merciful redeemer, friend, and brother, may we know you more clearly, love you more dearly, and follow you more nearly, for your own sake!"

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