The basis for our judgment Lk.12:48

In the liturgy we pray  several times, "for a good defence before the dread judgment seat of Christ."  Today's  gospel  reading describes the basis of that judgment, "to whom much is given much shall be required."  Those who sin out of ignorance are punished lightly.  Just like we do with our kids.  Sometimes they do not know and we just say  don't do it again!  But  when  the older child  does something-  well that is another story.

We are all stewards of God's grace (1Pet.4:13).  An  oikonomia- dispensation, responsibility-  has been  given  to each of us.  As  oikonomoi-  stewards of the grace given to us- we are told that God will judge us as stewards.  We are to not judge our own  faithfulness (1Cor.4:1-5), as God will.  What do we do  if we have failed as stewards?  We see in Lk.16:1-16  what to do.  Write off our losses show God  our intent to  more wisely steward His gifts  and then  He is pleased. We will hear," well done good and faithful  servant." 

For those who are interested  there is an allusion to the idea of toll  houses here (a distinctly  Russian  take on our judgment, which I am inclined to)