Q: In Matthew 25:29, Jesus says that from him who does not have, even what he has shall be taken away. How unjust!
A: Its not unjust; its a parable-riddle. The quantities under discussion are abilities and opportunities for the service of God. In Judgment, when an individual is judged who had performed no service despite having been given ability and opportunity, this is an indictment of the nature of his faith. The result is that the things which he thought he had will turn out to be illusions. The abilities and opportunities which he once possessed (but which he did not use) will be taken from him.
The SAB-objection erroneously makes it appear as if Jesus statement is some sort of policy against helping the needy. But that is not what it means at all.
Yours in Christ,
Waterrock
A: Its not unjust; its a parable-riddle. The quantities under discussion are abilities and opportunities for the service of God. In Judgment, when an individual is judged who had performed no service despite having been given ability and opportunity, this is an indictment of the nature of his faith. The result is that the things which he thought he had will turn out to be illusions. The abilities and opportunities which he once possessed (but which he did not use) will be taken from him.
The SAB-objection erroneously makes it appear as if Jesus statement is some sort of policy against helping the needy. But that is not what it means at all.
Yours in Christ,
Waterrock
