To be wholly good

To be wholly good

True goodness requires more than token acts of charity or empty gestures made for appearances. To be authentically and wholly good demands that we examine our lives and let go of whatever holds us back from fully embodying goodness. Outer performances of virtue mean little if we harbor prejudices, cling to comforts gained unjustly, or refuse to make sacrifices.

True goodness requires sacrifice and committing to moral action even when inconvenient. It is easy to pretend virtue when there is no personal cost, but superficial goodness holds little meaning. The purity and authenticity of good deeds spring from a willingness to serve others even to our own expense.

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Matthew 19:16-22. Jesus said to him, “If you wish to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” When the young man heard this statement, he went away sad, for he had many possessions.

[DAILY GOSPEL INSIGHTS AND REFLECTION FOR MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION 2023-233: AUGUST 21, 2023]