NOTES for Luk 18:1-8
1 And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; |
2 Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man: |
3 And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary. |
4 And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man; |
5 Yet because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me. |
6 And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge saith. |
7 And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them? |
8 I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth? |
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When people need something, they persistently beg for what they lack for happiness. And the Lord, it would seem, encourages us to call on Him persistently for help. How often, when we do this, we think of God as a great taker of bribes, acting on the principle: "we give to Him, He gives to us." But He, giving us what is for our good, will never give us what is harmful. Because He is unbending, He is whole, He is incorruptible. These qualities of His are described in the book of Wisdom: "...Your almighty word like a stern warrior. It carried a sharp sword." In this sense, being with Him is like walking on the edge of a razor that cuts away from us everything dangerous to us.
Readings for 15 November 2025
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