Daniel had worked for many years in the office. He was hard working, loyal, and conscientious. Sometimes the work, often the work was dull. But the salary had been offered and he accepted it. He could not revive his jealousy, if a younger colleague who had arrived in the office long after him but had now risen way above him in position and salary. Why him? Why not me? And if indeed he is more able than me, what about those who earn the same with far less experience?

Gabriel just pointed to today’s reading.

“Take your earnings and go, choose to pay the last comer as much as I pay you. Why be envious because I am generous? Then the last will be first and the first last.”