Luke 16:11

"He who is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much. He who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much."

Key Reflection

In Luke 16:11, Jesus emphasizes the principle of consistent character and integrity through a vivid comparison. The verse suggests that those who demonstrate faithfulness even in minor matters are likely to be trustworthy in greater responsibilities as well. Conversely, dishonesty in small affairs tends to manifest in larger scales too. This insight into human nature underscores the importance of maintaining high standards of honesty and trustworthiness across all aspects of life, drawing a parallel between the steward’s actions in the parable and one's overall moral character in society.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 11. Who will commit, &c. If you are not faithful in the small matters pertaining to this world, if you do not use aright your property and influence, you cannot expect that God will commit to you the true riches of his grace. Men who are dishonest and worldly, and who do not employ the deceitful mammon as they ought, cannot expect to grow in grace. God does not confer grace upon them, and their being unfaithful in earthly matters is evidence that they would be also in much greater affairs, and would likewise misimprove the true riches. True riches. The graces of the gospel; the influences of the Spirit; eternal life, or religion.

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