Luke 17:7-10 But which of you, having a servant plowing or feeding cattle, will say to him by and by, when he is come from the field… Life is a work, a service. Our best works are but faulty. This consideration ought — I. TO LEAD US TO HUMBLING VIEWS OF ALL OUR WORK. II. TO GUARD US FROM DISCOURAGEMENT IN VIEW OF THE FELT FAULTINESS OF OUR SERVICE. III. TO PREVENT US FROM TOO GREAT CONFIDENCE IN THE MERIT OF OUR PERFORMANCES. IV. TO STIMULATE US TO DILIGENCE, SEEING THAT WHEN WE HAVE DONE THE UTMOST OUR WORK IS YET BUT IMPERFECT. Mark the great claims upon us for labour. 1. From the great Master of all, the doing of whose will is necessary for the welfare of His entire household. 2. From the world, in order to promote its benefit by our culture, instruction, and example. 3. From our own life, that its best interests and happiness may be secured. (Anon.) Parallel Verses KJV: But which of you, having a servant plowing or feeding cattle, will say unto him by and by, when he is come from the field, Go and sit down to meat? |
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