Mark 9:38 Teacher we saw someone who does not follow us casting out demons in your name, and we forbid him because he does not follow us.
At first glance it would appear this was a good thing, guarding the ministry of Jesus by his disciples. Keeping purity if you will. But Jesus had a different approach to this, He said “don’t forbid him. He who is not against us is on our side.” Are we able to rejoice in spiritual victories of others? Is there any jealousy or arrogance on our part if others are doing what we should be? Jesus was not worried about credit, He was concerned with doing the will of the Father. Let’s have the same attitude, let us rejoice over victories that enhance the Kingdom of God! God is our judge and He will give credit where credit is due
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