But and if that servant say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming; and shall begin to beat the menservants and maidens, and to eat and drink, and to be drunken;
But if that servant starts thinking 'my boss isn't coming back anytime soon' and decides to abuse the other workers, throw parties, and get completely wasted...
When you think no one's watching, that's when your true character shows up.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of a parable Jesus shared in the Gospel of Luke, where He describes a servant entrusted with managing a household while waiting for his master's return, emphasizing the need for faithfulness and responsibility. In the first-century Jewish and Roman culture, servants often handled daily affairs in their master's absence, but abuse of power was a real risk if they assumed the master would not return soon. Jesus used this everyday scenario to warn His followers about the spiritual dangers of neglecting duties while awaiting His second coming.
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