The gospel reading emphasizes the importance of serving God, not just believing in Him. True service stems from love, not obligation, and requires trusting God’s provision. St. Paul’s list of vices highlights the need to overcome selfishness and prioritize love for God and others, as the commandments exemplify.
The ultimate goal is to become saints, living a life of virtue and charity, and to seek God’s kingdom first, trusting that He will provide for all other needs.
