ARROGANCE AND HUMILITY (Continuation of Series)

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       God knew from the beginning how prone we are to wander away from Him when we are successful, so He had Moses warn the Israelites before they entered the land of Canaan of the penalties of pride.

And, of course, it was the same old warning that man has been getting, and ignoring, for all these centuries since: With prosperity must come the wisdom of humility or else God is diminished in the pride of possessions.
       Deut. 8:11-14 warns us, Be careful that you do not forget the LORD your God, failing to observe his commands, his laws and his decrees that I am giving you this day.  Otherwise, when you eat and are satisfied, when you build fine houses and settle down, and when your herds and flocks grow large and your silver and gold increase and all you have is multiplied, then your heart will become proud and you will forget the LORD your God...

       The famous inventor Samuel Morse was once asked if he ever encountered situations where he didn't know what to do.  Morse responded, "More than once. 

And whenever I can not see my way clearly, I kneel down and pray to God for light and understanding."

Morse received many honors from his invention of the telegraph but felt undeserving: "I have made a valuable application of electricity not because I am superior to other men but solely because God, who meant it for all mankind, had to reveal it to someone and He was pleased to reveal it to me."

       Luke 14:11  "For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted."

        You see, the world says one ascends into greatness, but the Bible reveals that one descends into greatness.  It's a hard lesson to learn, and that is why Jesus kept repeating himself in teaching it; "Sitting down, Jesus called the Twelve and said, ‘If anyone wants to be first, he must be the very last, and the servant of all.’ " (Mark 9:35)

       When a company takes over another company, there is often a sign placed outside the premises announcing, UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT.

Such a sign accurately summarizes what takes place in Christian conversions.  When Christ takes over a life, that life is literally under new management.

       So consider, is God now managing your pride?  Or is your pride still managing you? 

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