Because of his pirde , the faiien angel lost the beautiful duty he had been given. He was ruinden, and he became the head of hell. In the end, he turned into God’s opponent standing against Him. We now believe in the gospel of the water and the spirit, but how are we leading our lives God? Is there anyone among us who has succumbed to pride, whether onaccount of outward beauty or talents, and has thus turned into an object of God’s hatred? If you have beautiful gifts or talents, you should not let them go to your head, for they have been given to you so that you would serve God.

Question

God said the workmanship of timbre and pipes was prepared for the angel on the day he was created. This means that God had given this angel the blessed duty of praising Him. It’snot as if the angel went to a music school! His God-given talent was the ability to play musical instruments and the heartfelt desire to praise the holiness of God. Seeing God’s creation, his mind must have sprung forth musical notes naturally so that he could praise God beautifully. Like this, we the believers in the gospel word of the water and the spirit also have great talents God has already given us. But, if we think we are better than our brothers and sisters because of such talents and them to oppose them, then we will be ruined. If we the believers in the gospel of the water and spirit give up on spreading the gospel, and go out to the world to seek our own lives of faith would then be over in God’s sight.

I, too, am nothing without the talents God has given me. So I use my God-given abilities to preach the gospel of salvation that has saved me. I do not boast of myself before God. Everything I do is done for the glory of God; there is no other purpose for my work. So, if you and I were to let our talents go to our head and give up on serving God, then we will become just like the fallen angel.Today, in God’s church also, if you do not use your talents for God, God will not use your talents. If such people were to try to carry out God’s work, God will humble their hearts, saying to them, " what you are doing now means nothing." So, we see that God chooses us and uses us as His instruments when we serve His work in unity with out colleagues. In contrast, when someone ignores his colleagues and God’s servants, then we see God taking the duty away from this person and giving it to another person, saying,"Stop. I can’t use you here anymore."

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This passage offers a profound reflection on pride, talent, and our relationship with God in the context of serving His purpose. The cautionary tale of the fallen angel serves as a powerful reminder of how pride can lead to ruin. Initially bestowed with remarkable abilities for the purpose of glorifying God, the angel became an adversary due to his arrogance. This underscores the importance of humility and self-awareness in our lives.

In the same way, believers today are reminded that their abilities—whether artistic, intellectual, or practical—are gifts from God intended for His service. The talent a person possesses should not become a source of pride or superiority over others. Instead, they should be seen as tools for uplifting the community and glorifying God.

The message emphasizes that talents should be used in harmony with others in the body of Christ. When individuals focus exclusively on their own advancement or fail to recognize the contributions of their peers, they risk losing the very purpose for which their gifts were given. It suggests that God values our willingness to serve over our individual abilities. When we align our efforts with God's purpose and work collaboratively with others, we are more likely to be entrusted with even greater responsibilities.

Lastly, the passage serves as an exhortation to remain humble and focused on serving God above all else. It invites believers to reflect on how they are using their gifts and to ensure they are contributing positively to the body of Christ, dismantling any pride that may creep in. By doing this, we can safeguard against the pitfalls that befall those who allow their talents to overshadow their commitment to God’s glory. It is through humility and unity that we can truly fulfill our calling and be of service to God and others.