And that servant, which knew his lord’s will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes. But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more.
–Â Luke 12:47-48
Sobering passage from these verses speaks deeply to the weight of responsibility and the justice of God. Jesus is speaking about the readiness and faithfulness of His servants those entrusted with His message and mission. The parable describes two types of servants: The other acts wrongly in ignorance but still bears responsibility—albeit less severe. One knows the will of the master and deliberately ignores it, facing greater consequences. Heart of the passage turns with this powerful line: “For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much require. “This doesn’t just speak of accountability, it also acknowledges divine trust. When God grants gifts whether wisdom, influence, resources, or revelation. He calls us to steward them with humility and courage.
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