We are not called to be dishonest or gamify religion as if we get points for manipulating others. No, we are called to love people and use things, not use people and love things. When we live this way, others glimpse Christ alive in us. And that glimpse may be enough to spark faith in them, too. That is the kind of investment that pays eternal dividends.

Readings at this Mass: Am 8:4–7 | 1 Tm 2:1–8 | Lk 16:1–13