Luke 10:17-20

Luke 10:17-20

1. We learn how ready Christians are to be puffed up with success.
2. We learn that gifts, and power of working miracles, are very inferior to grace.

"Let it, however, never be forgotten, that the time of success is a time of danger to the Christian's soul. The very hearts that are depressed when all things seem against them are often unduly exalted in the day of prosperity. Few men are like Samson, and can kill a lion without telling others of it. (Judges 14:6.)"

"Let the religion which we aim to possess be a religion in which grace is the main thing."

Questions:

1. Ryle warns against the danger of seasons of success and what it can do for our pride. He says that few can carry a full cup with an even hand. How do our hearts fair in success? Do we trend toward being proud and independent or deeply aware of God’s kindness and our need?

2. Ryle says that grace is greater than gifts. Can we say that is what we value in ourselves or in those around us?