We must be very cautious of the pride that comes from thinking our family and church are strong.

We must be very cautious of the pride that comes from thinking our family and church are strong.

 

 

 

 

The Jebusites living in Jerusalem believed their city was so strong that David and his army could never conquer it.  When David led his army to attack, they boldly shouted, "You will never get in here! Even the blind and the lame could keep you out!" (2 Samuel 5:6, Korean Modern Bible).  However, David and his army attacked the Jebusites and captured the fortress of Zion (v. 7).  The lesson this passage teaches us is that we should be very cautious of any arrogance that assumes our homes and churches are so strong that Satan and his army cannot invade.  We must always remain vigilant and sober-minded (1 Peter 5:8) and sharpen the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God (Ephesians 6:17), so that we can successfully resist the devil and his schemes (Ephesians 6:11; James 4:7).