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Home Luke 12:45-48 NRSVue

Luke 12:45-48 NRSVue

45But if that slave says to himself, ‘My master is delayed in coming,’ and begins to beat the other slaves, men and women, and to eat and drink and get drunk, 46the master of that slave will come on a day when he does not expect him and at an hour that he does not know and will cut him in pieces and put him with the unfaithful. 47That slave who knew what his master wanted but did not prepare himself or do what was wanted will receive a severe beating. 48But the one who did not know and did what deserved a beating will receive a light beating. From everyone to whom much has been given, much will be required, and from the one to whom much has been entrusted, even more will be demanded.

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition (NRSVUE)

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Some thoughts on this scripture

Reflection
This is a parable about the person to whom the Lord has entrusted certain responsibilities. For what has the Lord made me responsible?

Reflection
How do I feel about the responsibility that I carry in life? Do I ever want to "beat the other slaves" or "eat and drink and get drunk"?

Reflection
What do I make of Jesus' strong language? Can I hear it as a "wake-up call"? Deep down, what do I really think God wants for me?

Reflection
In Luke, the word slave means one who gives service to the Christian community. This scripture seems to be a warning to those who abused their position and bullied others.

Reflection
From everyone to whom much has been given… We read of people who devote huge energy to the service of others; when asked why, they say: I wanted to give something back for all I've been given. It is the mark of a lover that she wants to give. Lord, I would wish to be that sort of person, not so much counting the cost as finding happiness in giving.

Reflection
Lord, you are urging me to live in the present, in the Now. Let me not put off what I want to do today. Tomorrow is uncertain, but I have this present moment, and it is only in this moment -- not in an uncertain tomorrow - that I can find you. This moment is a sort of sacrament, a channel of grace for me.