4: Sin, Faith, Duty

Things that cause people to sin are bound to come, but woe to that person through whom they come. -Luke 17:1

If your brother sins, rebuke him, and if he repents, forgive him. -Luke 17:3

Would he say to the servant when he comes from the field, "come along now and sit down to eat"? Would he not rather say, "prepare my supper, get yourself ready and wait on me while I eat and drink; after that you may eat and rink"? Would he thank the servant because he did what he was told to do? -Luke 17:7-9 

 

I need to check that I am not a stumbling block to other people.

I need to start rebuking my brothers who are sinning in love.

When God asks me to do something, I need to have the attitude that I am His servant. It is of higher priority that God is glorified, and after He is glorified, that is when I am filled. God isn't just going to call me down to sit and eat. I'm His servant. I am supposed to serve before I eat.

Sin is at my doorstep.
God will give me faith to move mountains.
It is my duty to do what He tells me.

I am an unworthy servant.