We Are Altogether Unprofitable Servants . . .

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. . . We have done that which is our duty to do” (Luke 17:10).

Note: This post was originally written in April 2016 and has now been updated.

I’m not going to try to give the full Scriptural background for this verse since I’m applying it in a very specific way.  I will just say that this is something Jesus said to His disciples in a discussion about faith.  You can read the entire chapter at Bible Hub.

This verse originally came to mind as I was congratulating myself on how much work I was doing to prepare for an upcoming Cherry Creek Chorale concert, which included the Mozart Requiem.  (I’ve since finished a book on this wonderful work; you may purchase it here or here.)  I always struggle with learning new music, especially the difficult stuff (of course).

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