Noble Profession

Today’s Gospel Text: Now as they went on their way, he entered a village; and a woman named Martha received him into her house. 39 And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet and listened to his teaching. 40 But Martha was distracted with much serving; and she went to him and said, "Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her then to help me." 41 But the Lord answered her, "Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things; 42 one thing is needful. Mary has chosen the good portion, which shall not be taken away from her." Luke 10:38-42

Reflection: For the world the noblest profession could be to be a doctor or a lawyer or that which earns big money.

In the the kingdom of God the noblest work is to preach and teach and for the many, to hear and listen to God’s word. 

What makes the preacher or teacher, well versed with the things of the kingdom, different from the noblest of professions in the world?

A person who is well versed in the kingdom teaches eternal values, which are lasting and whose glory, power and shine never fades away. They are there to last forever and likewise lead the listener to the eternity of God’s presence, beginning with a sound relationship, here on earth, with the creator of all things.

A teacher in the world may train his or her student the survival techniques of life and educates a person towards self sustenance and sound character, which in turn is often subject to values that the world sees as truth.

In the absence of the grace and wisdom which Christ offers these values become redundant in many cases of formation.

It is also a work which involves the great risk of rejection, persecution and trials, if done diligently with sincerity and faithfulness.

Whereas the job of a servant of the kingdom, is necessitated by the fact that we are surrounded by a darkness which makes it impossible for us to access the truth of God, unless God opens it out to us through these preachers and teachers, assisted by the Holy Spirit. 

Thus they are called to be light of the world and salt of the earth (Mt. 5: 13-160)

Prayer: Lord, help me see your wisdom in the appointing of preachers and teachers, so that I may hold these true servants of the faith in high honor for my own salvation.

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