路加福音 第19 章 19:1-27 Luke Chapter 19:1-27
- 馬克牧師
- Apr 3
- 9 min read
各位平安，我們今天讀的是《路加福音》第19章的前半段。我們來看到第1節到第27節，這裡有兩個故事，但其實講的內容是有連貫的：關於錢財和信仰認知的重要性，以及理財的原則和僕人的忠心。
《路加福音》是一卷非常豐富，且針對個人生活層面有許多教導的經文，今天的內容正是其中非常實用的一部分。
從第1節到第10節，是一個叫做撒該的稅吏的故事。
撒該是一個稅吏長，也是個財主。我們知道在當時，稅吏是非常被猶太人所憎恨的。為什麼？因為他們是為羅馬政府工作的。他們擁有合法的稅收權力，卻常常藉此多收、不義地榨取同胞的財物。他們可以依法律要求納稅，也能藉權柄額外索取，因此財富很多，但也因此非常不得人心。猶太人甚至認為稅吏比外邦人還可惡。
而這裡我們再次遇見一個有錢人。還記得上一章提到那位富有的官嗎？他來問耶穌如何承受永生，卻因為放不下財富而憂憂愁愁地離開。
今天我們又看到另一位有錢人 —— 撒該。根據經文，他家產豐富，是個真正的財主。然而，他也是一個非常孤單的人。他與羅馬人無法真正相處，因為羅馬人瞧不起猶太人；他也無法與猶太人來往，因為同胞視他為走狗、背叛者。所以他雖然錢很多，卻是一個「窮得只剩下錢」的人。
他雖然個頭矮小，卻願意爬上樹去只為了能看到耶穌。當耶穌喊他的名字時，他立刻回應說：「主啊，我把所有的一半給窮人；我若訛詐了誰，就還他四倍。」
在這裡，他所表達的賠償是極重的，遠遠超過摩西律法的要求，也超過當時法律的標準。這意味著他先是承認自己的罪，並主動願意彌補錯誤。他不僅願意將一半財產分給窮人，剩下的那一半也不是留給自己，而是預備拿來還給那些他曾經欺壓過的人。
注意這點：耶穌並沒有要求他這樣做，是撒該主動發出的悔改。這是一個極大的改變，是信仰的行動，是悔改的實踐。
因此耶穌說：「今天救恩到了這家，因為他也是亞伯拉罕的子孫。」
我們若將這故事與上一章那位富有的官作比較，會發現一個極大的反差。這兩人同樣是財主，但：
那位富有的官不願放下財富，緊緊抓住自己的擁有，錯失了救恩，聖經甚至沒有留下他的名字。
而撒該這位靠著壓榨同胞致富的稅吏，卻在遇見耶穌時，馬上悔改，立刻實踐悔改的行動，因而得著救恩，名字也被記錄在福音歷史中。
這就是信仰的真諦 ——不只是嘴上悔改，更是在行動中活出悔改的果實。
接下來，我們看到一個關於「十錠銀子」的比喻。這個故事與《馬太福音》第25章「五千兩、兩千兩、一千兩銀子」的比喻非常相似。
我們常常把這段經文解釋為「才幹的使用」——意思是說，上帝若賜給我們恩賜與才能，我們若不使用，就會被拿走。這樣的理解其實非常正確，也很常見。
但今天我想從另一個角度來看：
我們能不能就按照這段經文的「字面意思」——也就是「金錢」的管理——來解釋呢？如果從財務管理的角度來看，這段比喻是否也能給我們一些重要的啟發？
首先，我們注意到這段比喻中的設定和《馬太福音》有些不同：
《馬太福音》提到的是「五千兩、兩千兩、一千兩」，只有三個僕人
而《路加福音》第19章這裡提到的，是「十錠銀子」——每個人分到的數量相同。而且是給十個僕人。
這是一個很重要的差別。在馬太的版本中，每個人所得不同，代表「恩賜的多寡有別」；但在路加的版本中，每個人都拿到一樣的「一錠銀子」，代表「公平的起點」，強調的是你怎麼運用、怎麼經營，而非你拿到了多少。
首先來強調一下關於金錢的原則： 我們不是擁有者，我們是管家。
接下來，我們看到主人回來了，開始向他的僕人們「要交帳」，讓他們回報自己做了什麼。
首先，第一個僕人來說：「主啊，你給我的一錠銀子，我已經賺了十錠。」主人非常滿意，說：「你在最小的事上忠心，我就給你權柄管理十座城。」
第二個僕人也來說：「主啊，我賺了五錠銀子。」主人也稱讚他，並讓他管理五座城。
從這裡我們看見了一個屬靈原則：
🔑 當一個人能在小事上忠心，並善用主人所給的資源，主就會加添更多的責任與託付。
這就像是升官一樣，忠心的僕人會被主人重用。
然而，第三個僕人來了。他說的話卻完全不同：
「主啊，我把你給我的那錠銀子包起來藏著，因為我怕你——你是一個嚴厲的人。」
在《馬太福音》中，主人的回應是：「你這又惡又懶的僕人！」而在《路加福音》裡，主人直接稱他為「惡僕人」。
為什麼被責備？因為他：
沒有努力經營，
沒有嘗試學習，
甚至把自己的懶惰，合理化為對主人的「敬畏」或「害怕」。
弟兄姊妹，我們必須當心這種心態。
上帝要我們成為忠心又良善的管家，不是藉口多、什麼都不做的人。
很多人說：「我不會啊」、「我沒天分」，所以什麼都不敢開始。但這樣就是錯失了上帝的心意。主的要求不是你表現完美，而是你是否有去「試著做」、「學著做」。
✨ 上帝沒有創造一個無用的人。祂給每一個人都有託付與潛力。
你至少可以去問問身邊的人、請教別人的方法、找出你的恩賜，總有一條路可以走。
接著，耶穌說了一句聽起來非常嚴厲的話：「凡有的，還要加給他；沒有的，連他所有的也要奪過來。」
這句話乍聽很不公平，但事實上它描述的是所有事情的現實邏輯。
你可以想想幾個生活中的例子：
學鋼琴的人：你越練，技術就越熟練；不練，就退步。
理財的人：你越懂得管理錢，資源越積越多；反之，錢很快就流失。
信仰生活：你越親近神，信心越堅固；不靈修、不禱告，就會軟弱退後。
所以這不是殘酷，而是提醒我們：
📌 生命是無法靜止的，信仰不是停在原地的。基督徒只有兩個方向：不是在進步，就是在退步。
今日的屬靈反思：你現在的屬靈生命，是在「增添十錠」？還是「包起來藏著」？你是那個願意學習、進步、交帳的僕人？還是那個用「害怕」為藉口、不願行動的人？
願我們都能成為主眼中忠心又良善的僕人，讓主再來時，我們可以坦然無懼地說：「主啊，你看，你所交給我的我有用。」
感謝各位的聆聽，我們明天繼續分享十九章的下半段，耶穌對耶路撒冷的最後呼喚。願上帝祝福各位。
Peace to you all. Today we are reading the first half of Luke chapter 19, verses 1 to 27.
There are two stories here, but they’re deeply connected: both highlight the importance of our relationship with money, our financial understanding, and the principles of stewardship and faithfulness.
The Gospel of Luke is a rich and practical book, full of teachings that apply to personal life. And today’s passage is one of those deeply relevant ones.
📖 The Story of Zacchaeus (Luke 19:1–10)
The first story introduces us to Zacchaeus, a chief tax collector and a wealthy man. In those days, tax collectors were despised by the Jewish people, because they worked for the Roman government. They had the legal power to collect taxes but often abused their position for personal gain, overcharging and exploiting their fellow Jews. They were viewed as traitors—worse than Gentiles.
And here, we meet another wealthy man.
Remember the rich young ruler from the previous chapter? He came to Jesus asking how to inherit eternal life, but walked away sorrowful because he couldn't let go of his wealth.
Today, we meet another rich man—Zacchaeus. According to Scripture, he was wealthy, but also profoundly lonely. He couldn’t truly associate with Romans (who looked down on Jews), nor with his fellow Jews (who saw him as a sellout). He had money, but was poor in every other way—a man who had everything, yet had nothing.
Even though he was short in stature, he climbed a tree just to catch a glimpse of Jesus. When Jesus called out to him by name, he responded immediately and said:
“Lord, I give half of what I own to the poor. And if I have cheated anyone, I will pay them back fourfold.”
Now, this is a radical form of restitution, far beyond what was required by the Mosaic Law or Roman law. Zacchaeus wasn’t just admitting guilt—he was demonstrating real repentance with real actions. He offered half of his wealth to the poor, and the other half he reserved to repay those he had wronged.
👉 And notice this: Jesus never told him to do this. It was Zacchaeus who initiated this act of repentance.
This is what true faith looks like—not just a change of words, but a change of life.
Jesus responded:
“Today salvation has come to this house, because he too is a son of Abraham.”
Compare this story with the rich young ruler from Luke 18:
Rich Young Ruler | Zacchaeus |
Couldn't let go of his wealth | Willingly gave it away |
Walked away from Jesus | Welcomed Jesus joyfully |
Missed eternal life | Received salvation |
Remains nameless | Zacchaeus is remembered by name in Scripture |
💡 True faith is not only in words, but in the fruit of repentance and action.
💰 The Parable of the Ten Minas (Luke 19:11–27)
Next, we hear the parable of the ten minas (a similar story to the parable of the talents in Matthew 25).
Most of the time, we interpret this story as a lesson about using your talents—that if God gives you gifts and abilities, you must use them, or risk losing them. That’s a valid and correct interpretation.
But today, I want to look at this story from a financial perspective. Could this be a lesson in stewardship and money management?
Let’s observe a few differences:
In Matthew 25, three servants are given different amounts (5, 2, and 1 talents).
In Luke 19, each of the ten servants receives the same amount—one mina.
This is important: In Luke’s version, everyone starts from the same place. It’s not about how much you’re given—it’s about what you do with what you’re given.
🧾 The Stewardship Principle
Let’s highlight a key spiritual principle:
We are not owners. We are stewards.
When the master returned, he called his servants to give an account.
The first servant said, “Your mina has earned ten more.”
👉 The master was pleased and said, “Because you’ve been faithful with a little, you’ll now rule over ten cities.”
The second servant earned five more, and was likewise praised and rewarded with oversight of five cities.
🔑 The lesson: Faithfulness with small things leads to greater responsibility.
This is the kingdom’s promotion system. If you are faithful and effective, God will entrust you with more.
Then came the third servant, with a completely different tone:
“Master, here is your mina. I kept it hidden because I was afraid of you—you’re a harsh man.”
In Matthew, the master says, “You wicked and lazy servant.”In Luke, he’s called simply, “Wicked.”
Why? Because this servant:
Didn’t invest,
Didn’t learn,
Didn’t even try,
And worst of all—blamed the master for his own inaction.
❗ A Warning to All of Us
Brothers and sisters, let’s be cautious with this attitude.
God does not expect perfection. He expects faithful effort.
Too many people say, “I’m not good at that,” or “I’m not talented,” and use it as an excuse to do nothing. But the Lord is not looking for excuses—He’s looking for faithful stewards.
✨ God created you with value and purpose.There’s always something you can do. Ask others. Learn. Grow.
Then Jesus adds a powerful, even sobering line:
“To everyone who has, more will be given; but from the one who does not have, even what he has will be taken away.”
This sounds harsh, but it’s the reality of how life works:
If you practice piano, you improve. If you don’t, you lose skill.
If you manage money wisely, you build wealth. If not, it slips away.
If you pray and draw near to God, your faith deepens. If not, it fades.
📌 There is no neutral in the spiritual life.A Christian is either growing or shrinking—never standing still.
🙏 Today’s Spiritual Reflection:
Is your spiritual life like the servant who turned one mina into ten?Or have you wrapped your gifts in a cloth and hidden them out of fear?
Are you learning, growing, and stewarding well what God gave you?Or are you using excuses to justify inaction?
May we all be the kind of servants who can say:
“Lord, look—I’ve made good use of what you entrusted to me.”
Thank you for listening.Tomorrow, we’ll continue with the second half of Luke 19—Jesus’ final call to Jerusalem.May God bless you.
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