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The Faithful & Wise Steward (Luke 12:35-48). I. “Who then is that faithful and wise steward…” (Luke 12:42; 1 Cor. 4:1-2; Jas. 2:20-24; 1 Cor. 2:6-7). A. The one “so doing when He comes” (Luke 12:43; 1 John 2:3-5). B. “Ruler over all that he has” (Luke 12:44; Gen. 39:8-9).
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The Faithful & Wise Steward (Luke 12:35-48) I. “Who then is that faithful and wise steward…” (Luke 12:42; 1 Cor. 4:1-2; Jas. 2:20-24; 1 Cor. 2:6-7). A. The one “so doing when He comes” (Luke 12:43; 1 John 2:3-5). B. “Ruler over all that he has” (Luke 12:44; Gen. 39:8-9). 1. “In due season” (Luke 12:42; 2 Pet. 3:9).
The Faithful & Wise Steward (Luke 12:35-48) II. “My Master is delaying” (12:45-46). A. Beat other servants, gluttony, drunkenness (Luke 12:16-21). B. When he is not looking for Him.
The Faithful & Wise Steward (Luke 12:35-48) III. Few and Many Stripes (12:47-48). A. What This DOES Mean… 1. It is possible to have known the truth and still face punishment (Heb. 6:4-6). 2. It is possible to know that we ought to do something and not follow through with it (James 4:17). 3. Not all punishment is the same (Rev. 21:8).
The Faithful & Wise Steward (Luke 12:35-48) III. Few and Many Stripes (12:47-48). B. What This DOES NOT Mean… 1. Those who are ignorant of God’s word will not go to hell (2 Thess. 1:6-10; Rom. 1:18-20). 2. It’s better not to have even taught someone the truth (2 Peter 2:20-22).