Luke 17:1-10

Introduction

Sometimes verses 1-4 are separated from 5-10 in preaching. N. T. Wright points out, however, that in both sections, the need for humility binds the passages together. A teacher must practice humility in order to keep his flock from falling into temptation (more on that to come) (vv. 1-3). Humility is also required to rebuke properly and to forgive those who have sinned against us (v .4). 

And finally, humility is needed to experience the greatness of God over our own efforts. Humility is just as necessary to maintain the role of a servant (vv. 7-10). So we will treat these passages together in an attempt to provide the reader with a cohesive picture of Jesus’ teaching here in Luke 17.

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