The higher you go, the harder you fall. This is very true! How many times have our ambitions caused many misunderstandings and estranged relationships. For when one grows high in stature or in money, it is harder to repent, harder to convert, harder to be humble. The tendency for us when we grow richer or more famous is to become prouder. It is almost natural, it is almost impossible not to be. And, comparing ourselves to Tyre and Sidon, we are a lot worse!

Miracles appear, suggestions come from our friends to convert, to listen to God – these signs are surrounding us. But why won’t we listen? Are we so deaf and hard hear ted that we cannot convert anymore? We shall be flung down to hell! Let us take advantage of the “kairos” which means opportune moment because this moment may not come back anymore. Every minute that passes will not come back anymore. It will belong to the past and cannot be recovered anymore.

Today’s Gospel is a very serious warning for us not to take this word lightly. Let us not reject the words of Christ. Let us listen, be open, and repent while there is still some time left.