The Privilege and Pitfall of Service

• Preparation for Service
• Prerequisite for Service
• Privilege of Service
• Pitfall of service
  • Pride
  • Self Reliance
  • Sinful response

And he made in Jerusalem engines, invented by cunning men, to be on the towers and upon the bulwarks, to shoot arrows and great stones withal. And his name spread far abroad; for he was marvellously helped, till he was strong. But when he was strong, his heart was lifted up to his destruction: for he transgressed against the LORD his God, and went into the temple of the LORD to burn incense upon the altar of incense. (2 Chronicles 26:15-16)

How to avoid this pitfall?

• Get focused
• Stay Faithful
• Realize that the power to serve comes from God himself
• Give credit and honor to God alone