Daily Readings - Wed Oct 22 2025
Romans
12Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal bodies, to make you obey their passions.13Do not present your members to sin as instruments for unrighteousness, but present yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life, and your members to God as instruments for righteousness.14For sin will have no dominion over you, since you are not under law but under grace.15What then? Are we to sin because we are not under law but under grace? By no means!16Do you not know that if you present yourselves to anyone as obedient slaves, you are slaves of the one whom you obey, either of sin, which leads to death, or of obedience, which leads to righteousness?17But thanks be to God, that you who were once slaves of sin have become obedient from the heart to the standard of teaching to which you were committed,18and, having been set free from sin, have become slaves of righteousness.
Luke
39But know this, that if the master of the house had known at what hour the thief was coming, he would not have left his house to be broken into.40You also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect."41Peter said, "Lord, are you telling this parable for us or for all?"42And the Lord said, "Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom his master will set over his household, to give them their portion of food at the proper time?43Blessed is that servant whom his master will find so doing when he comes.44Truly, I say to you, he will set him over all his possessions.45But if that servant says to himself, 'My master is delayed in coming,' and begins to beat the male and female servants, and to eat and drink and get drunk,46the master of that servant will come on a day when he does not expect him and at an hour he does not know, and will cut him in pieces and put him with the unfaithful.47And that servant who knew his master's will but did not get ready or act according to his will, will receive a severe beating.48But the one who did not know, and did what deserved a beating, will receive a light beating. Everyone to whom much was given, of him much will be required, and from him to whom they entrusted much, they will demand the more.
Sermon
In today's readings, we are reminded of our responsibility to live a life aligned with God's will. The first reading from Romans 6:12-18 emphasizes the transition from being slaves to sin to becoming servants of justice through our obedience to God. Paul urges us not to let sin control our bodies but to offer ourselves as instruments of righteousness, living under grace rather than law.
The Gospel from Luke 12:39-48 complements this message with Jesus' parable about a master returning unexpectedly. This parable underscores the importance of preparedness and faithfulness. Jesus warns against complacency and negligence, highlighting that our actions have consequences. Those entrusted with much will be held to a higher standard, reinforcing the theme of accountability.
Together, these readings call us to reflect on our daily choices and actions. They encourage us to be mindful of our responsibilities and to remain faithful in our duties. The moral lesson here is one of faithfulness and responsibility, reminding us that our decisions have repercussions. As we navigate our lives, let us strive to align our actions with God's will, ensuring that we are prepared for the unexpected and faithful in our stewardship.