Luke 12:48 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

But if someone didn't know better and still messed up badly, they'll face lighter consequences. Here's the thing though — when you've been given a lot, a lot is expected from you. And when people trust you with more responsibility, they're going to hold you to a higher standard.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

With great privilege comes great responsibility — the more you've been blessed with, the more you're accountable for.

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Ezekiel 33:8

When I tell you that someone who's living wrong is headed for destruction, you better speak up and warn them. If you stay quiet and let them keep going down that path, yeah — they'll face the consequences of their choices. But I'm going to hold you responsible for not even trying to help them.

Ezekiel 3:18

When I tell you that someone's heading toward destruction, and you don't warn them or try to get them to change their ways to save their life — yeah, they'll still face the consequences of their choices, but I'm going to hold you responsible for staying silent.

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