To anyone who has, more will be given and he will grow rich; from anyone who has not, even what he has will be taken away. This is why I speak to them in parables, because they look but do not see and hear but do not listen or understand.
When Jesus speaks of rich and poor in these terms, he is not talking about the monetarily wealthy, but rather the spiritually wealthy. He tells us that those who are rich in faith, hope, and love will continue to prosper, while those poor in these virtues will have everything taken away from them. He also goes further by saying those who understand his parables are blessed because when they hear the gospel message they are converted and healed. Those who do not listen to the good news or understand it will be spiritually blind and deaf. They will have no point of reference in regards to what God wants them to do in their lives. Jesus emphasizes the importance of opening our eyes and ears to his teachings and as long as we continue to do so we will grow in faith, hope, and love.
Do we keep our eyes and ears open to the messages God is trying to impart to us through our lives? Do we listen to and try to understand God’s Will so that we can better fulfill it? How can we cultivate our faith, hope, and love so that we can become spiritually rich?
O Lord, help us to grow rich in your gospel message.
Amen.
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