What the Bible says about Foolish Servants
(From Forerunner Commentary)

Luke 12:39-40 Jesus' comments about the thief point out that His disciples must be ready because the Son of Man will come unexpectedly (Matthew 25:13; Mark 13:33; Revelation 3:3). The story as a whole, not the individual characters in it, provide the comparison. The unwise servant makes two mistakes. First, he says, "I'll do whatever I want while my master is away," forgetting that the day of judgment must come. Human beings have a habit of having two different attitudes toward God. Sometimes, we remember that God is present, and at others, we may not think of Him at all. Second, he says, "I have plenty of time to put things right before the master comes." Nothing may be more harmful than to assume we have more time (I Thessalonians 5:3). Jesus says, "I must work the works of Him who sent Me while it is day; the night is coming when no one can work" (John 9:4). Martin G. Collins Parable of the Faithful and Evil Servants Related Topics: Evil Servants | Faithful Servants | Parable of the Faithful and Evil Servants | Thief Imagery | Thief in the Night | Unfaithful Servants | Unwise Servants | Vigilance | Watchfulness | Wise Servants

 

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