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Luke 4:18(NASB) Picture courtesy of Good News Productions International and College Press Publishing. Usually the best they can do is to vote for bills that do more good than bad. The way of Jesus became his way. He would not be embarrassed, and he would not be shut up. But Jesus focuses the parable on a different point, that we are to pray always and to not los… We need 2 cookies to store this setting. The widow’s persistence alone leads the judge to act justly. David A. Mappes . Commentary on Luke 18:9-14 (Read Luke 18:9-14) This parable was to convince some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others. Assuming that Jesus doesn’t mean that God is corrupt, the point must be that if persistence pays off with a corrupt human of limited power, how much more will it pay off with a just God of infinite power. Bible / Our Library / Bible Commentaries / Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Complete) / Luke / Luke 18; Share Tweet. What the Pharisee said, … We provide you with a list of stored cookies on your computer in our domain so you can check what we stored. Changes will take effect once you reload the page. In this chapter we have, I. This topic is discussed in detail in the article Ethics at Work at www.theologyofwork.org. Theology of Work Project Online Materials by Theology of Work Project, Inc. is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. I wish I could say... Paul’s advice to Timothy is balanced: Live in peace and cooperation with those around us. For thirty-three years, the God of the universe stepped out of eternity into time. All rights reserved. By proceeding, you consent to our cookie usage. We fully respect if you want to refuse cookies but to avoid asking you again and again kindly allow us to store a cookie for that. Luke's Gospel is the story of how Christ the King established his Kingdom during his time on earth. But they must continually look for opportunities to bring bills to a vote that do even less harm and even more good. A Christian leader’s job is to work toward that hope at all times. of St. Luke. f. He received his sight, and followed Him, glorifying God: The blind man, now healed and saved, began to follow Jesus. David A. Mappes is Associate Professor of Theology and Bible Exposition, Baptist Bible Seminary, Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania. Used under license from Veer. We may request cookies to be set on your device. © Copyright - Enduring Word       |      . That is why we must pray and not give up in our work. In the parable of the persistent widow (Luke 18:1-8), a poor, powerless person (the widow) persists in nagging a corrupt, powerful person (the judge) to do justice for her. In the parable of the persistent widow (Luke 18:1-8), a poor, powerless person (the widow) persists in nagging a corrupt, powerful person (the judge) to do justice for her. So there is hope that even in the midst of systemic injustice, justice may be done. If you do not want that we track your visit to our site you can disable tracking in your browser here: We also use different external services like Google Webfonts, Google Maps, and external Video providers. You can also change some of your preferences. These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our website and to use some of its features. Our website uses cookies to store user preferences. 2 He said, “In a certain city there was a judge who neither feared God nor respected man. © 2014 by the Theology of Work Project, Inc. Contributors: Aaron Kuecker If you refuse cookies we will remove all set cookies in our domain. Verse Thoughts. Due to security reasons we are not able to show or modify cookies from other domains. The following cookies are also needed - You can choose if you want to allow them: You can read about our cookies and privacy settings in detail on our Privacy Policy Page. Click to enable/disable _gid - Google Analytics Cookie. You are free to opt out any time or opt in for other cookies to get a better experience. First, the juxtaposition of a corrupt judge with a just God implies that God’s will is at work even in a corrupt world. You are free to share (to copy, distribute and transmit the work), and remix (to adapt the work) for non-commercial use only, under the condition that you must attribute the work to the Theology of Work Project, Inc., but not in any way that suggests that it endorses you or your use of the work. Click on the different category headings to find out more. But it also has two applications for those who work in positions of leadership. Because these cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the website, refuseing them will have impact how our site functions. Suddenly, the Berlin wall opens, the apartheid regime crumbles, peace breaks out. But what does that mean for his followers in today's workplace? Legislators, for example, seldom have a choice of voting for a good bill versus a bad bill. But this will always prompt you to accept/refuse cookies when revisiting our site. Note that blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience on our websites and the services we are able to offer. 1:11). Does Trusting God Mean Turning to Prayer, Taking “Practical” Action, or... Theology of Work Commentary Volume 4: Matthew through Acts, Theology of Work Bible Commentary - One Volume Edition, Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. ©2018 David Guzik – No distribution beyond personal use without permission. in St. Matthew, is found in all MSS. 1 And he told them a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart. Click to enable/disable Google reCaptcha. Seek to influence others by... Every resource on our site was made possible through the financial support of people like you. What does the Bible have to say about work? The second point is that only God can bring about justice in a corrupt world. You can check these in your browser security settings. The judge’s job is to do justice, and by God, he will do justice by the time the widow is finished with him. Please be aware that this might heavily reduce the functionality and appearance of our site. If you like reading the Theology of Work Bible Commentary free online, you might enjoy it in print! (18) Whosoever shall fall upon that stone. This edition is a one-volume hardcover version. Designed for 30-minute lunch breaks, the study contains Scripture references, thought-provoking questions and prayers; it's great for individual or small group study. Click to enable/disable _gat_* - Google Analytics Cookie. We use cookies to let us know when you visit our websites, how you interact with us, to enrich your user experience, and to customize your relationship with our website. With your gift of any size, you’ll enable us to continue equipping Christians with high-quality biblically-based content. But we must never give up hope, and never stop working for the greater good[1] in the midst of the imperfect systems where our work occurs. He knew that Jesus was the Son of David, meaning the Messiah, and kept shouting for His mercy. The hope we have lies not in making the best of the present situation, but in the joy of God's coming kingdom. (Nehemiah 1:11-4:23), Prayer, Peace, and Order are Needed at Work as in Church (1 Timothy 2:1–15), The Kingdom of God Shows Up at Work (Luke 1-5), Jesus Calls People at Work (Luke 5:1-11; 27-32), John the Baptist Teaches Workplace Ethics (Luke 3:8-14), Jesus is Tempted to Abandon Serving God (Luke 4:1-13), The Ethics of Conflict (Luke 6:27-36; 17:3-4), God's Provision (Luke 9:10-17; 12:4-7; 12:22-31), The Good Samaritan at Work--Loving Your Neighbor as Yourself (Luke 10:25-37), The Shrewd Manager and the Prodigal Son (Luke 16:1-13; 15:11-32), Concern for the Wealthy (Luke 6:25; 12:13-21; 18:18-30), Concern for the Poor (Luke 6:17-26; 16:19-31), Generosity: The Secret to Breaking Wealth's Grip (Luke 10:38-42; 14:12-14; 24:13-15), Investing in Jesus' Work (Luke 8:3; 10:7), Persistence: The Parable of the Persistent Widow (Luke 18:1-8), Risk: The Parable of the Ten Minas (Luke 19:11-27). 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