In this message we will learn: But just remember - pride is the parent sin. See that you avoid this peril. In our world today it’s great to remember that pride comes before a fall. Its one thing to be happy for a blessing that God has bestowed up on us, but to forget were the source of our blessing and become puffed up with pride will always lead to a fall. All blessing come from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Not from education, not from our skills, not from our families, but from God and God alone.
Some important takeaways from these scriptures are: 1.) As they returned from their mission, the seventy were elated that even the demons had been subject to them. 2.) The Lord had given His disciples authority against the forces of evil., and 3.) Yet they were not to rejoice in their power over spirits, but rather in their own salvation.
What is important to remember: There are subtle dangers connected with success in Christian service, whereas the fact that our names are written in heaven reminds us of our infinite debt to God and His Son. For many Christians whenever we reach a form of success we lose ourselves in the success of that achievement. As believers we have to always remember that God is author and finisher of our faith.
