"What do you have that God has not given you? If everything that you have is from God, why boast, as though it were not a gift?"
Do you believe that you have been blessed by God. Has He given you health, both mental and physical? Has He blessed you with artistic gifts or spiritual gifts? Have you accumulated wealth after working hard or receiving gifts? Do you believe that you have obtained almost everything that you want or desire? Stop for a moment and digest the One Truth Today! Just what exactly have you earned and deserve, and what has been given to you by God? Do you really believe that it is all by your own effort? Are you superior and set apart from all others? The truth is that what you have was given to you by God. Be careful not to boast about your accomplishments, achievements and accumulations. Everything that you have are THE GIFTS OF GOD!
Humans can be arrogant and carnal by nature. Think of all the kings potentates and leaders of the world. Many have built up empires and controlled massive wealth and possessions. If we had a conversation with them they would boast of all their accomplishments at any time. Think of some religious leaders who have built up great churches with huge followings, that believe that they are the ones responsible. Many have come in awe and wonder to them and tried to learn and then emulate their success. Many have failed miserably. What was that magic ingredient that they are missing? How did others achieve their glory? What do they have that was not given to them by God. THE GIFTS OF GOD are just that and no one should boast.
Humility, compassion and a lack of arrogance are the prerequisites of a truly blessed person. We need to know that whatever we have and whatever we have accomplished was by the grace of God and a gift from Him. Pride falls before the man, and that is proven true by so many who try and take the honor and glory for themselves. In God's sight no man or leader or celebrity is better than another and all owe their positions to the Lord. How could anyone boast as though they are the source of their gifts? The only way they can do this is if they do not know and fear God. Every good gift is from God and only those that know and recognize this will continue to get THE GIFTS OF GOD!
