Today, we read in the gospel about an aspect of the relationship between master and servant. Jesus points out that the servant is such and is asked to be of service to his master. His services are part of the agreement or contract. It is expected that he honors that accord. When he accomplishes his commitment, then he is a good servant. Otherwise, he would be typically classified as being out of order and may be terminated from his office. However, when he does what he is employed to do, then all is well and good. The servant does not have to be praised since he is only doing what he was hired to do. By justice that is the case. By another perspective like charity, thanks can be given to him. But since we do owe the master, and for the purposes of the gospel, we owe God everything. He expects absolutely all of our service capacity. God does not have to thank us.