Luke 17:10
So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do.
Maybe we are to be completely unhopeful of an earthly reward. Yes, God is good and will provide for our every need if we Trust Him, but I wouldn't expect anything. This parable very much discredits prosperity gospel. The servants do the work of God and are unprofitable. They expect no earthly reward which is what so many Christians here on earth are focused on. I will say however that if you are a faithful servant of God, your reward in heaven will be substantial. Our work isn't in vain, it is an investment that won't come to full fruition until we ascend to heaven.
Hebrews 12:28 Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear:
Application: pray for strength to be a good servant.
So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do.
Maybe we are to be completely unhopeful of an earthly reward. Yes, God is good and will provide for our every need if we Trust Him, but I wouldn't expect anything. This parable very much discredits prosperity gospel. The servants do the work of God and are unprofitable. They expect no earthly reward which is what so many Christians here on earth are focused on. I will say however that if you are a faithful servant of God, your reward in heaven will be substantial. Our work isn't in vain, it is an investment that won't come to full fruition until we ascend to heaven.
Hebrews 12:28 Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear:
Application: pray for strength to be a good servant.
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