Mat 24:48 | MHM | STEP | v. 48 : “But if that wicked servant says to himself, ‘My master is delayed,’” Here, Jesus describes the wicked servant, who represents the worst kind of person—a professing Christian, even a minister, who does not truly believe Christ will return. The root of his wickedness is a practical disbelief in Christ’s coming. He convinces himself that the Lord is delayed, and so he feels free to live as he pleases. Christ knows what is in our hearts, even if we say the right things outwardly. The delay of Christ’s coming, which is meant to show God’s patience, is often abused by the wicked, who use it as an excuse to do evil.

‏ Matthew 24:48

v. 48: “But if that wicked servant says to himself, ‘My master is delayed,’” Here, Jesus describes the wicked servant, who represents the worst kind of person—a professing Christian, even a minister, who does not truly believe Christ will return. The root of his wickedness is a practical disbelief in Christ’s coming. He convinces himself that the Lord is delayed, and so he feels free to live as he pleases. Christ knows what is in our hearts, even if we say the right things outwardly. The delay of Christ’s coming, which is meant to show God’s patience, is often abused by the wicked, who use it as an excuse to do evil.