Daily Readings - Mon Oct 20 2025
Romans
20Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God,21being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised.22This is why "it was credited to him as righteousness."23The words "it was credited to him" were written not for him alone,24but also for us, to whom God will credit righteousness--for us who believe in him who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead.25He was delivered over to death for our sins and was raised to life for our justification.
Luke
13Someone in the crowd said to him, "Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me."14Jesus replied, "Man, who appointed me a judge or an arbiter between you?"15Then he said to them, "Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions."16And he told them this parable: "The ground of a certain rich man produced a good crop.17He thought to himself, 'What shall I do? I have no place to store my crops.'18"Then he said, 'This is what I'll do. I will tear down my barns and build bigger ones, and there I will store all my grain and my goods.19And I'll say to myself, "You have plenty of good things laid up for many years. Take life easy; eat, drink and be merry."'20"But God said to him, 'You fool! This very night your life will be demanded from you. Then who will get what you have prepared for yourself?'21"This is how it will be with anyone who stores up things for himself but is not rich toward God."
Sermon
In today's readings, we encounter two profound lessons that guide us toward a deeper understanding of faith and values. The first reading from Romans 4:20-25 highlights Abraham's unwavering trust in God's promises, which was credited to him as righteousness. This passage emphasizes the importance of faith and trust in God, even when circumstances seem challenging. The second reading, from Luke 12:13-21, presents Jesus' parable of the rich fool, who becomes consumed by his wealth and loses sight of what truly matters. This parable warns against the dangers of materialism and encourages us to prioritize spiritual wealth over earthly possessions.
Both readings invite us to reflect on where we place our trust and focus. Abraham's story shows us that true strength comes from trusting in God's promises, while the parable of the rich fool cautions us against allowing material wealth to define our lives. These teachings remind us that our ultimate treasure should be our relationship with God, and that we are called to live with generosity and detachment from worldly goods.
As we apply these lessons to our daily lives, let us examine our priorities and values. Are we like the rich fool, accumulating possessions while neglecting our spiritual well-being? Or are we like Abraham, trusting in God's providence even when the future seems uncertain? Let us strive to cultivate a deeper faith and trust in God, using our resources wisely and generously, remembering that true wealth lies in our relationship with Him.