"What do you have that God has not given you? If everything that you have is from God, why boast as though they were not THE GIFTS OF GOD!"
Man's arrogance has no boundaries when it comes to the "Rich and Famous" non believer's.
They actually believe that they are responsible for all they have accomplished and accumulated.
Those that Know, Fear and Love God know where there blessings come from. Have you been blessed by God? Has God favored you with good mental and physical health? Has the Lord blessed you with spiritual or artistic gifts? Have you accumulated a great deal of wealth that you have shared with others or tithed to God? Stop for a moment and internalize this One Truth Today! What have you earned, or deserved, or been given, that was not THE GIFTS OF GOD? Have you boasted or become arrogant as the result of what you believe you have accomplished? Recognize where everything comes from and who owns everything, God!
Humans are often carnal and arrogant by nature. Think of all the kings, pharaohs, presidents and leaders of the world. Many have built up empires and controlled the masses with their wealth and possessions. If we could have a conversation with them, they would boast about their accomplishments and power. We can even include some religious leaders who have built up great churches with huge congregations. Some even believe that they are the ones that are responsible for their success. They need to remember that what they have is a gift of God and
that they need to give thanks constantly for THE GIFTS OF GOD!
Humility, compassion, and a lack of arrogance are a prerequisite to be a truly blessed child of God. The meek will inherit the earth, not the arrogant or wealthy. Whatever we have and whatever we have accomplished, as believer's, is by the grace of God and is His gift to us. Pride is a sin against God in that He gave you all that you have. Pride will fall and then the man! Never take the Glory or Honor that rightfully belongs to God unless you understand that it will cause you to fail. We are all equal in God's sight and He is no respecter of persons. That means that you are no better than anyone else. If everything you have is from God how can you boast. Everything that you have was given to you by God. Thank your Lord for THE GIFTS OF GOD!
