Christian responsibility is to watch, and watching means vigilance over ourselves and the duties God has given, not scanning world news for signs of Christ's return. In Luke 21:34-36, "Watch therefore" follows the command to take heed to ourselves lest carousing, drunkenness, and the cares of life leave us unprepared. The Greek word means to be sleepless, continually alert to spiritual dangers, deception, and drowsiness, and it goes hand in hand with praying always. Like servants in the Master's house, we are to keep it in order and stay diligent in even the mundane, repetitive chores, whether He returns early or late. Staring out the window for Him neglects what He has charged us to do. Those with stewardship in the church carry added weight, since they must feed and equip the household and not abuse or neglect it. Christ's return will surprise everyone, so the time for preparation is now; like the foolish virgins, those who wait until the cry will find no opportunity left. We cannot be appointed to wrath yet still incur it through neglect, as the church in Sardis shows: busy, with a reputation for being alive, yet spiritually near death. Being a news and prophecy expert does not fulfill the command. Worthiness to escape comes from cooperating with God as He forms His character in us, and faithfulness in little things prepares us for the great things ahead.