Kenn Jervic SVD

Proverbs 15:27, "He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes will live."
Catholic Reflection
From a Catholic perspective, this verse reinforces the importance of justice, charity, and living according to God's law, even in the face of tempting opportunities for personal gain.
Social Justice:
The verse calls us to consider the effects of our actions and choices on others, particularly those who may be exploited by corruption.
Stewardship:
We are called to be responsible stewards of God's gifts, using wealth and resources justly and for the common good, rather than for selfish excess.
Holiness:
True holiness involves a commitment to uprightness and a rejection of dishonest practices that lead to the suffering of others and the disruption of families and communities.
SOURCE : USCBC

The priest is not a priest for himself; he does not give himself absolution; he does not administer the Sacraments to himself. He is not for himself, he is for you. After God, the priest is everything. Leave a parish twenty years without priests; they will worship beasts. If the missionary Father and I were to go away, you would say, "What can we do in this church? there is no Mass; Our Lord is no longer there: we may as well pray at home. " When people wish to destroy religion, they begin by attacking the priest, because where there is no longer any priest there is no sacrifice, and where there is no longer any sacrifice there is no religion.

Catechism on the Priesthood
by St. John Vianney (A.D. 1786-1859)