1 CORINTHIANS 4:7
"What do you have that God has not given to you? If everything you have is from God, why boast, as though it were not a gift?
Do you think you have obtained everything you need or want? Do you think you are rich? Just what exactly have you earned, and what has been given to you? Do believe everything you have gained is by your own efforts? Do you believe you are superior and set apart from everyone else? The bottom line is what do you have that was not given to you by God? If everything you have was from God then you should not boast but thank God for the gifts!
We humans are many times an arrogant lot. Think of all the kings, rulers and potentates of the past who have built up empires and controlled many masses of people as well as countries. If you had a conversation with them they would be willing to boast to you of all their accomplishments and possessions. Think of the religious leaders of the past who have built up churches and followings that they are very proud of. Many come to them in wonder and awe and ask how they can emulate their success. We want to know what makes them different from others. How did they achieve their glory?
Humility, compassion and a lack of arrogance are the prerequisites of a truly blessed person. The ability to know that whatever you have or have accomplished was with the grace and gift of God. Pride falls before the man. No leader is really any better than another in God's sight. If someone boasts of what they have done or accomplished they need to stop and consider how they obtained THE GIFTS OF GOD. If everything you have is gift from God, how could you ever boast. We all need to know and recognize that every good thing is a gift from God!
