Matthew 24:45

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season?

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To give

General references

1 Corinthians 3:14

3 John 1:5

Bible References

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"Master," said Peter, "are you telling this parable with reference to us or to every one?"

He who is trustworthy in the smallest matter is trustworthy in a great one also; and he who is dishonest in the smallest matter is dishonest in a great one also.

'Well done, good servant!' exclaimed the master. 'As you have proved trustworthy in a very small matter, I appoint you governor over ten towns.'

Be watchful over yourselves, and over the whole flock, of which the Holy Spirit has placed you in charge, to shepherd the Church of God, which he won for himself at the cost of his life.

Let men look upon us as Christ's servants, and as stewards of the hidden truths of God.

I am thankful to Christ Jesus, our Lord, who has been my strength, for showing that he thought me worthy of trust by appointing me to his ministry,

and what you learnt from me, in the presence of many listeners, entrust to reliable men, who will be able in their turn to teach others.

While the faithful service of Moses in the whole House of God was that of a servant, whose duty was to bear testimony to a Message still to come,

Whatever the gift that each has received, use it in the service of others, as good stewards of the varied bounty of God.

I know where you dwell, where the Throne of Satan stands. And yet you hold to my Name, and you did not disown my Faith even in the days of Antipas, my faithful witness, who was put to death among you where Satan dwells.

To give

Then he added: "So every Teacher of the Law, who has received instruction about the Kingdom of Heaven, is like a householder who produces from his stores things both new and old."

For, when I was hungry, you gave me food; when I was thirsty, you gave me drink; when I was a stranger, you took me to your homes;

When breakfast was over, Jesus said to Simon Peter: "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than the others?" "Yes, Master," he answered, "you know that I am your friend." "Feed my lambs," said Jesus.

But I, Brothers, could not speak to you as men with spiritual insight, but only as worldly-minded-mere infants in the Faith of Christ.

And he it is who gave to the Church Apostles, Prophets, Missionaries, Pastors, and Teachers,

As for the older men among you, who bear office in the Church, I, their fellow-Officer, and a witness to the sufferings of the Christ, who shall also share in the glory that is to be revealed--

General references

If any man's work, which he has built upon that foundation, still remains, he will gain a reward.

Dear friend, whatever you do for our Brothers is done in a Christian spirit--even when they are strangers to you.