Deuteronomy 21-22, Luke 16: 1-18, Psalm 65
Luke 16: 10 (ESV)
“One who is faithful in a very little is also faithful in
much, and one who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much.”
In verse 10 from Luke 16, Jesus teaches about being faithful
and having integrity. Jesus tells us that if you are faithful in small matters,
you will be faithful when it comes to bigger matters in life. The reverse is also
true in that if you are dishonest in the small matters in life, you will be dishonest
with the bigger matters in life. The authors of my Bible study also refer to
this verse as emphasizing the principle of stewardship. Being faithful in the
small matters in life can be seen as a test of character and integrity. The
small matters in life can symbolize money, possessions, and responsibilities.
Jesus tells us that God is watching how we handle every task even the smallest
of tasks, money, or responsibilities.
I can see how this verse also applies to following God’s laws
and the urgings of the Holy Spirit in our life. If we are faithful to follow God’s
laws and the urging of the Holy Spirit in the small matters in life, we will be
faithful to the bigger asks of God and the Holy Spirit in our life. I know that
is how it started for me in my relationship with God. I can see over the years
how I have become more faithful to God in the smaller matters in my life, and
now I feel I am at the point where God is asking me to more faithful to the
bigger matters in my life. But God is also asking me to be more faithful in the
areas of my life where I have not been faithful. It’s a hard and slow journey,
but with the help of the Holy Spirit I feel that I will become more faithful to
God in all areas of my life.
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