James 3:1 - "Not many of you should become teachers, my fellow believers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly."
Luke 12:48 - " But the one who does not know and does things deserving punishment will be beaten with few blows.
From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from
the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked."
Most of us want greater positions, greater work, greater knowledge, greater power, greater wealth. The world looks at these things as good things and the believers look at these things as blessing from God, which can be true. Yet, with all theses things comes greater responsibility and greater accountability.
God will judge or discipline more harshly those who stumble or not faithful in their high position because their failure will have a bigger ripple effect. Also, the didn't keep the trust that God and the people gave them.
Those who have greater knowledge are entrusted to keep it pure, impart that knowledge to other, use it for the benefit of others, and live accordingly. I am not only speaking of spiritual knowledge but of any kind of knowledge you may have. If we fail in doing these things, God will hold us accountable and deal more strictly with us than those who lack the knowledge.
Those who have been given greater wealth are to handle it wisely and be a good steward with it. They are required by God to help others with it and be generous in their giving. Those who have much must give much and not stock pile it or waste it on frivolous things.
These Scriptures should put the fear of God in us. Lord help us to be faithful in what you have given us.
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