Luke 17:10

“We are unworthy slaves; we have done only that which we ought to have done.” Luke 17:10 Ought – “Slaves we are” says the verse, the emphasis on our position, not our actions.  So it continues, literally, “what we ought to do, we have done”.  Position and duty.  Nothing more.  But this word (opheilo) tells…

“We are unworthy slaves; we have done only that which we ought to have done.” Luke 17:10 Unworthy – “Take the credit.  You deserve it.”  “You should be proud of yourself.”  “Give yourself a pat on the back.”  How many times have we heard someone say something like this?  And with good reason.  We aren’t…