Luke 12:47-48, And that servant who knew his master's will but did not get ready or act according to his will, will receive a severe beating. But the one who did not know, and did what deserved a beating, will receive a light beating. Everyone to whom much was given, of him much will be required, and from him to whom they entrusted much, they will demand the more.
I don’t see another way around this; the Bible indicates in multiple places that, even as there will be varying degrees of rewards (see for example the parable of the talents), there are will also be varying degrees of punishments. Those to whom much has been revealed will be expected to live up to all they knew. While God will only hold those who knew little to the little they knew. Therefore, it seems there is great condemnation for those who have grown up around Christian influence and know what their Maker would have of them. However, those living in darkness will only be held to the abundant witness of creation (see Psalm 19 and Romans 1 and 2). Suddenly makes you wonder how faithful you've been to live according to the revelation God has bestowed on you, doesn't it?
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