"Suppose one of you had a servant plowing or looking after the sheep. Would he say to the servant when he comes in from the field, 'Come along now and sit down to eat'? Would he thank the servant because he did what he was told to do? So you also, when you have done everything you were told to so, should say, 'We are unworthy servants; we have only done our duty.'" (Luke 17:7-10)Jesus spoke those words to His disciples when they asked Him to increase their faith. It seems like a great prayer. But, the heart behind it is the issue. Why do you want more faith? Is it to elevate yourself?
I just recently posted an article on bringing the message of Jesus. Sometimes my pride creeps back in and wants to set up shop. Sometimes I want to point out how great preaching is because I do it a couple times a week. So even though I might not call attention to myself I can still say, 'hey look how important what I am doing is!?' God has humbled me this week by teaching me that I am just a servant. An unworthy servant.
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