Parable Of Grace - Homily by Archbishop William Goh (20 September 2020)

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In the minds of most people, justice means fair play. One is rewarded or punished according to one’s actions, conduct or performance. This way of worldly thinking also affects our relationship with God as well. We tend to equate divine justice with human justice. So we think that those who are good and virtuous, who live holy lives deserve to have a higher place in heaven when they die. Whereas those who did not live a good life but were converted perhaps later in their life would not be able to enjoy the reward of those who lived longer as a Christian. The truth is, divine justice is founded purely on grace. We are justified not by good works but by God’s grace and mercy. Everything is based on God’s grace. Even the ability to do good depends on God’s grace because unless He has provided us the resources and the means, we would never have been able to do good or be fruitful. We should never grudge those whom God blesses because it is His sovereignty and freedom to do what He likes with His gifts. What is important for us as Christians is that we must not reduce the grace of God to merits. God has graced all of us and all that we have belong to Him. Therefore, we have nothing to boast about. We should not be thinking of rewards and privileges for all that we have done for the Lord and our fellowmen. We must be like the latecomers in today’s Gospel. They agreed to work in the vineyard without any contract. They were contented to receive what the master wanted to give to them. They trusted in the master and were grateful that they were gainfully employed for the day. We, too, should thank God that we are able to serve Him and our fellowmen. The greatest reward is not some tangible reward or earthly reward of glory and privileges. It is the joy of service or making a difference in the lives of our fellowmen.

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