What is the meaning of Luke 11:13? So if you who are evil • Jesus speaks plainly about the human condition: we are sinners by nature (Romans 3:23; Jeremiah 17:9). • “Evil” does not mean every act is malicious; rather, our hearts are bent away from God’s holiness. • Even so, Christ starts with reality, reminding us that any goodness we show is despite our fallenness. • Parallel teaching: “If you then, being evil…” (Matthew 7:11) highlights the same contrast. Know how to give good gifts to your children • Parents instinctively meet their children’s needs—food, safety, affection—though imperfect. • Scripture affirms that “Every good and perfect gift is from above” (James 1:17), yet God lets parents share in His generosity. • Example: a hungry child asks for bread; no decent parent hands over a stone (Luke 11:11–12). • Jesus uses common experience to show that love expresses itself in practical generosity. How much more will your Father in heaven • God’s love surpasses even the best earthly parent (Isaiah 49:15). • He is “Father” to all who believe (John 1:12), not distant but relational, willing, and attentive (Psalm 103:13). • The argument moves from lesser to greater: if flawed humans give, the perfect Father will certainly do better (Romans 8:32). • His “much more” points to limitless capacity and desire to bless (Ephesians 3:20). Give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him! • Luke highlights the greatest gift: God gives Himself. • Promise fulfilled at Pentecost: “You will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit” (Acts 2:38–39). • Asking is simple, faith-filled prayer (Luke 11:9–10). • The Spirit indwells (John 14:16-17), empowers (Acts 1:8), guides (Romans 8:14), produces fruit (Galatians 5:22-23), and seals us for eternity (Ephesians 1:13-14). • God never withholds the Spirit from sincere seekers; He delights to pour Him out abundantly (John 7:37-39). summary Luke 11:13 contrasts flawed human generosity with God’s perfect goodness. If sinful parents instinctively provide for their children, believers can be utterly confident that the heavenly Father will respond to prayer by granting the richest gift—His own Holy Spirit—ensuring guidance, power, and intimate fellowship for all who ask. |
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