Luke 17:1-37
In verses 1-10, Jesus speaks about temptation, forgiveness, faith and
service. (a) Temptation- ‘watch yourselves’, always remembering that we
can only win victory through the strength of the Lord (3; 1 Corinthians
10:13). (b) Forgiveness- This is practical teaching. We not only receive
forgiveness for ourselves. We are to forgive others (3-4; 1 John 1:9;
Ephesians 4:32). (c) Faith- There will never come a time when we no
longer need to pray, ‘Increase our faith’. What great things can be
achieved for God, when our faith in Him is strong (5-6; 1 John 5:4-5,
14-15). (d) Service- We are always ‘unworthy servants’. We never outgrow
our need of ‘God’s mercy’(10; Romans 12:1; 2 Corinthians 4:1). We need
‘the attitude of gratitude’(17-18; 1 Thessalonians 5:18). Jesus is
coming again (24). Be ready for Him!
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