Today’s Bible Translation

Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 31-32, Ch. 33-36 GNT

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Thoughts

You’ve heard the phrase, “To whom much is given, much is required”, right? It’s based on Luke 12:48. Chapter 34 in today’s reading was in the same vein. 

God told the shepherds of Israel that they had forsaken their responsibility to care for the people of Israel. Who are these shepherds? They are the priests and Levites, the princes and judges, and the kings.

Beloved, when we are responsible for the protection and well-being of someone else, whether one person or a group of people, that burden is given to us by God Himself. And He holds us accountable. If we are faithful in fulfilling the responsibility, we will please God. If we are not faithful in fulfilling it, we are held to account. 

It’s one thing if we don’t take care of ourselves, but it is entirely different if we don’t protect those who are in our care.To whom much is given, much is required.