Shall make him ruler, etc. Shall confirm his appointment over his household, and, as a reward, shall place him over all his property. This…

He shall make him ruler — These words are noteworthy, as they are among the indications that the work of the faithful servant does…

There are rewards for faithful service; — not of debt, but of grace; — not according to the law, but according to the discipline of the house of Go…

St. Hilary of Poitiers: Although the Lord had given a general exhortation above for all to maintain unwearied vigilance, He n…

The “servant” in this parable is the head over all the domestics. This, however, does not so much limit the application of the parable to leaders a…

Verily I say to you
Nothing is a greater truth, more certain, or to be depended on, than this; all such wise, faithf…

To watch for Christ's coming, is to maintain that disposition of mind in which we would be willing for our Lord to find us.

We know that we …

After the Lord affirmed the uncertainty of the hour of His coming, He advises vigilance. This advice is twofold:

1. First, He advises all…