Summary: Jesus taught that his followers, like servants, should fulfill their duties without expecting praise, acknowledging that they are only doing what they are called to do.
Gospel Acclamation: Whoever loves me will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him. (John 14:23)
Jesus said to the Apostles:
“Who among you would say to your servant who has just come in from plowing or tending sheep in the field, ‘Come here immediately and take your place at table’?
Would he not rather say to him, ‘Prepare something for me to eat. Put on your apron and wait on me while I eat and drink. You may eat and drink when I am finished’?
Is he grateful to that servant because he did what was commanded?
So should it be with you. When you have done all you have been commanded, say, ‘We are unprofitable servants; we have done what we were obliged to do.’”
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