“To whom much is given, much is required” This saying reminds us of two vitally important truths: 1. Everything we have is from God. For who regards you as superior? What do you have that you did not receive? And if you did receive it, why do you boast as if you had not received it? (1 Cor 4:7) 2. We will be evaluated by God for how we use what He has given us. From everyone who has been given much, much will be required (Lk 12:48) God has bestowed wonderful gifts and abilities. Life itself is a gift. Our families and friends are a gift. Our physical and intellectual abilities vary according to God’s sovereign design for each person (Ps 139). Certainly, our spiritual gifts are distributed as God decrees. (Ro 12:6) Some may say, “I’ve worked hard for what I have.” Doesn’t that ability to work hard and that opportunity come from above? Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of...
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