Jesus challenged His disciples to “be perfect, just as your heavenly Father is perfect.” When we make the most of good opportunities, God makes the most of our efforts. Perfect! If we hoard shining treasure but have lackluster love, or prefer a pat on the back to praying behind a closed door, we refuse rewards that God wants us to have. Saint Paul advised choosing now as a time for patience, kindness, love, and righteousness, regarding today as the day of salvation. Finding it hard to go the extra mile in forgiving or helping others, do we try to put ourselves in their shoes?