SOME THOUGHTS ON VANITY

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They had given up wealth, position, time, community ties.

They had sacrificed and now they had become pompous in their sacrifice

Thinking, that at the very least they deserved some reward, they asked, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.”

And then they waited.

Each one hopeful that Jesus would say, “You are the greatest, Peter your fire and enthusiasm has endeared you above all others.’

Matthew waiting to hear Him say, “You are the greatest, your logical mind has placed you head and shoulders above this rough-hewn lot.”

Thomas waited to hear, “You are the greatest, for your searching questions have shown your honest desire to understand.”

Each of the twelve waited to hear Jesus say, “You are the greatest. I love you the most. I care what happens to you above all the rest. I cannot thank you enough.”

But Christ, as often Christ did, answered that question in a way that would teach a lesson.
He called a little child unto Him.

A comely, dark-eyed youngster still with a heart pure and clear.
A creature from the miracle of creation.

A being not yet old enough to be marred by petty jealousies hurts and imagined wrongs.
And cradling that little child in His arms, He said, “Verily I say unto you, except you be converted and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.”

Vanity puts a chip on the shoulder a hole in the head and a thorn in the side.

Vanity will neither accept criticism or learn from it.

The truly vain when they pray remind God of their credentials.

It is unlikely they will say it in a prayer but the thought does sometimes still reside in their thoughts, “Look closely Lord and I am sure you will find my name written in gold on the pages of heaven.”
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Job 15:31 - Let not him that is deceived trust in vanity: for vanity shall be his recompense.
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