Luke 19:22
Baoule Bible 1996 (Kuo :Dele')
:Yeh or 'da: ao',: yee' or-a'a: nyor: klaba': wlu-' 'de or bo, or 'dae:,: Mor 'bhoi-yu:: daa,: or: korn-a: porluh:: nyni-a worn. Wlu: on 'wluh-a 'de: on 'worn, mo-: 'an mu: an-a' zabe 'i: chehn-dih:.: On yubo-eh': ka 'an deh: kma-a 'i. 'De: on yubo-eh: dha 'on se-a deh dih dhe, 'do: wor 'an za deh, 'de mor deh 'on se-a 'dhu, eh-: 'an 'kpan.
What Does This Mean?
In this verse from Luke 19:22, Jesus is speaking through a parable about a servant who was judged by his own words for not using what he had been given. The key message is that we will be held accountable for how we use the resources and opportunities we have.
Explained for Children
Imagine if you didn't share your toys or help with chores, even though you knew it would make others happy. Jesus tells a story about someone who got in trouble because they did nothing with what they had, just like not sharing or helping at home can lead to trouble too.
Historical Background
The verse is from the Gospel of Luke, written by Luke, a doctor and companion of Paul around 60-85 AD. The audience was primarily Gentiles (non-Jewish Christians) in Rome, who needed guidance on stewardship and responsibility in their new faith community.
Living It Out Today
Consider an employee who is given the chance to lead a project but does nothing with it because they think the boss is hard to please. Just like in this verse, that employee would be judged based on what they knew about the situation and how they handled it.
Topics
stewardshipjudgmentresponsibilityaccountabilityopportunityfaithfulness
Related Verses
Matthew 25:14-30Ezekiel 33:7-9Romans 14:10-12Luke 16:1-13James 3:1
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the servant called wicked in this verse?
The servant is deemed 'wicked' because he knew what was expected but still failed to act responsibly, showing a lack of faith and trust in his master's intentions.
How can we apply Luke 19:22 to our daily lives?
We should be mindful of how we use the opportunities given to us. Whether at work, school, or home, taking initiative and using what we have wisely aligns with this teaching.
What does it mean to take up what was not laid down in Luke 19:22?
This phrase suggests a strict judgment where the master is demanding accountability for actions that might not be directly within one’s control, emphasizing the weight of responsibility.
What can we learn about stewardship from this verse?
Stewardship in Luke 19:22 teaches us to manage our resources and opportunities diligently because we will be held accountable for how well we used them.