What does the Bible say about being unprofitable servants?
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The Bible teaches that even after fulfilling our duties, we are to view ourselves as unprofitable servants, recognizing that our good works do not earn us merit.
In Luke 17:10, Jesus states that when we have done all that we are commanded, we should say, 'We are unprofitable servants; we have done what was our duty to do.' This emphasizes the grace of God in our lives, showing that our service does not earn us favor with Him. The Pharisees, in contrast, mistakenly believed that their works earned them merit. Understanding ourselves as unprofitable servants aligns with the Reformed view that our good works are responses to grace, rather than transactions for salvation. Ultimately, it is Christ alone who is the profitable servant who fully obeyed and met the demands of righteousness on our behalf.
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