案例系列（三）
主題：做個懶惰的僕人（瑪25:14-30）
在現實世界裡，位高權重的人只佔小數。應用到今天的比喻中，領了五個「塔冷通」的僕人並不會多，正如教會內，不可能有太多人是掌管天國鑰匙的聖伯多祿宗徒一樣！領了兩個「塔冷通」的，應該是中層的管家，分擔著「掌門人」的職務！至於我們，我們都是平凡的百姓而已，所以要注意今天比喻中領了一個塔冷通的「懶惰僕人」，不要犯上同一個通病：怠惰！
世上患難人人難免，但很多人會選擇逃避，離開現場，讓其他人替他們收拾殘局，實在太不負責任了！這樣得來的「安逸」是短暫的，因為困難永遠存在，直到你把它解決了為止！而且大多數的困難是「跟人」的，是個人獨有的，為其他人都不是甚麼困難。所以，逃避困難只會令你錯過成長的機會，和向主人展示實力的機會，把功勞拱手讓給別人！
有時困難看似泰山壓頂，或者是突如其來的海潚，並非個人能力可以應付。再一次，這可能是觀點上的問題。從另一個角度考量，困難不是困難，是踏出「虎度門」的時候到了！即使困難是真實的，求救的責任誰屬？非你莫屬，因為這是你的困難。除了向近人求助之外，怎可以忘記一直在我們身邊陪伴著我們前行的天主子呢？向天主求救吧！保祿說：「天主是忠信的，祂決不許你們受那超過你們能力的試探」（格前10:13）。
聖父，求祢喚醒我們心中的聖神，重振聖神七恩，抗拒七罪宗的誘惑；努力行善，讓更多人看見我們的善行，讚美祢、光榮祢。因我們的主基督，亞孟。
天主保祐！
生命恩泉
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Case Study (III)
Theme: How to Serve As a Lazy Servant (Matthew 25:14-30)
In real life, powerful people are a minority. Applying this reality to today’s parable, we may draw a conclusion that not many servants receive 5 talents from the master, just as it is impossible to have many St. Peter’s to keep the keys to the Kingdom of Heaven in the Catholic Church! Those who receive 2 talents must be middle stewards, sharing the ministry of the Gate-Keeper! As for us, we are ordinary common citizens. Therefore, we should pay attention to the deeds of the Lazy Servant, who receives one talent only, and not to make the same mistake: sloth!
It is impossible to run away from difficulties even though many people choose to leave the spot, waiting for other people to pick up the pieces. Such evasions of responsibilities are irresponsible. The peace will be brief because difficulties stay forever until you deal with them! Moreover, many such difficulties are specifically personal. They are unique to the individuals and are nothing for the others. Therefore, running away from difficulties will deprive you of the opportunity to grow, to demonstrate your talents to the master and to surrender your credits to others!
Sometimes, difficulties seem overwhelming like a sudden tsunami which is beyond individual capacity to handle. Once more, it may be a matter of perspectives. Think along another angle, difficulties are no difficulties but are moments to appear on the stage! Even if difficulties are genuine, whose responsibility it is to seek help. If not you, who else? It is your difficulties. Other than seeking help from your neighbour, how can we forget the Son of God who has been accompanying us all along? Seek God’s help! Paul says, “God is faithful and will not let you be tried beyond your strength” (1 Corinthians 10:13).
Today’s parable sarcastically tells us that the master teaches the Lazy Servant how to be lazy properly! If you fear failures and frustrations, are afraid to make mistakes, it is no harm to ask people around you to help you finish your mission (Matthew 25:27)! After knowing the requirements of the master and yet you continue to do nothing, you deserve the punishments (25:30; Luke 12:47)!
Heavenly Father, awake the Holy Spirit in our hearts. Reinvigorate the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit in us so that we may resist the temptations of the seven deadly sins; diligently do good deeds which when seen by the others, they may praise and glorify you. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
God bless!
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