| Monthly Question Page — Part 2 |
| Q. Could you explain the meaning of Mark 9:38-40? |
| A. “And John answered Him, saying, Master, we saw one casting out devils in Thy name, and he followeth not us: and we forbad him, because he followeth not us. But Jesus said, Forbid him not: for there is no man which shall do a miracle in My name, that can lightly speak evil of Me. For he that is not against us is on our part.” |
| The disciples were ready to rebuke another who was acting in the name of the Lord because he was not part of their group. But the Lord told them that even though he did not follow with them, yet he was acting in the name of the Lord and that was what was of importance. His acting in the name of the Lord proved that there was reality, as is pointed out in verse 39. |
| The Lord didn’t tell the disciples to follow or associate with the man. They were responsible to follow Him. But they were to be thankful for any work that was being done in His name no matter who the instrument was. So, we should have the attitude that the Apostle Paul had when he said, “Every way, whether in pretense, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice” (Philippians 1:18). |
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