Jesus tells his disciples: "For I have set you an example, that you also should do as I have done to you." (Jn 13: 15) God does not want us to be passengers. Jesus performs his Messianic task of salvation not as a solo act but as the pioneer of a reality into which we are called to follow him. We need to cooperate with his grace to contribute to his Kingdom on earth. Passivity and quietism are not an option. To do so would be to hide our talent in the ground and hear the dreaded words: "As for this worthless slave, throw him into the out darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth." (Mtt 25: 30)St Paul exhorted the Philippians: "Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed me, not only in my presence, but much more now in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who is at work in you, enabling you both to will and to work for his good pleasure." (Phil 2: 12-13)
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