Thursday, March 2, 2023

Reflection - Richard DeHaan - Self-Made

Source (book): "Classic Gem: Timeless Devotions from Our Daily Bread Authors", Chapter 39, "Self-Made?", Page 46.
By Richard DeHaan, Our Daily Bread Author
 

 Pride brings a person low, but the lowly in spirit gain honor. - Proverbs 29:23
PHOTO: Pride brings a person low, but the lowly in spirit gain honor. - Proverbs 29:23
Read: Deuteronomy 8

The story is told of a millionaire who attended a banquet and sat next to some people who were discussing the subject of prayer. He declared: "Prayer may be all right for you, but I don't need it. I worked hard for everything I have. I didn't ask God for anything!"

A university president responded, "Sir, there is one thing you don't have that you might pray for." "And what might that be?" asked the man. The educator replied, "You could pray for humility."

When the Israelites were about to occupy the land of Canaan, Moses looked ahead and knew they would be blessed with an abundance of flocks, silver, and gold - all the result of God's goodness. Knowing that this could easily lead to a feeling of self-sufficiency, he warned that no one should ever boast by saying: "My power and the strength of my hands have produced this wealth for me" (Deuteronomy 8:17).

We are all prone to a certain amount of pride. If everything goes well, we feel self-sufficient. When a blessing comes our way, we may think we received it because we deserved it. That's foolish pride, and it's out of place in the life of the child of God.

Let's honor the Giver of every good and perfect gift (James 1:17) by praising Him for His generosity.
 
The trouble with some self-made men is that they worship their creator.
 

Pride brings a person low, but the lowly in spirit gain honor. - Proverbs 29:23
 
 
 Pride brings a person low, but the lowly in spirit gain honor. - Proverbs 29:23
PHOTO: Pride brings a person low, but the lowly in spirit gain honor. - Proverbs 29:23
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 The story is told of a millionaire who attended a banquet and sat next to some people who were discussing the subject of prayer.
PHOTO: The story is told of a millionaire who attended a banquet and sat next to some people who were discussing the subject of prayer. He declared: "Prayer may be all right for you, but I don't need it. I worked hard for everything I have. I didn't ask God for anything!"
Picture posted by Adobe Stock
 

 A university president responded
PHOTO: A university president responded, "Sir, there is one thing you don't have that you might pray for." "And what might that be?" asked the man. The educator replied, "You could pray for humility."


When the Israelites were about to occupy the land of Canaan, Moses looked ahead and knew they would be blessed with an abundance of flocks, silver, and gold - all the result of God's goodness. Knowing that this could easily lead to a feeling of self-sufficiency, he warned that no one should ever boast by saying: "My power and the strength of my hands have produced this wealth for me" (Deuteronomy 8:17).
 

 When the Israelites were about to occupy the land of Canaan, Moses looked ahead and knew they would be blessed with an abundance of flocks, silver, and gold - all the result of God's goodness.
PHOTO: When the Israelites were about to occupy the land of Canaan, Moses looked ahead and knew they would be blessed with an abundance of flocks, silver, and gold - all the result of God's goodness. Knowing that this could easily lead to a feeling of self-sufficiency, he warned that no one should ever boast by saying: "My power and the strength of my hands have produced this wealth for me" (Deuteronomy 8:17).


We are all prone to a certain amount of pride. If everything goes well, we feel self-sufficient. When a blessing comes our way, we may think we received it because we deserved it. That's foolish pride, and it's out of place in the life of the child of God.
 


Let's honor the Giver of every good and perfect gift (James 1:17) by praising Him for His generosity.
 
 
Let's honor the Giver of every good and perfect gift (James 1:17) by praising Him for His generosity.
PHOTO: Let's honor the Giver of every good and perfect gift (James 1:17) by praising Him for His generosity.
Picture posted by Chaiwut Woravong
 
 
The trouble with some self-made men is that they worship their creator.

 
The trouble with some self-made men is that they worship their creator.PHOTO: The trouble with some self-made men is that they worship their creator.
Picture posted by MonsterIna on 28 March 2012 - Seven Deadly Sins - Pride
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 Reflect and Pray
PHOTO: Reflect and Pray
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation!
O my soul, praise Him, for He is thy health and salvation!
All ye who hear, now to His temple draw near;
Join me in glad adoration! - Neander
Picture posted by Michael TR ST

Reflection - Richard DeHaan - Self-Made
Source (book): "Classic Gem: Timeless Devotions from Our Daily Bread Authors", Chapter 39, "Self-Made?", Page 46.
By Richard DeHaan, Our Daily Bread Author


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Reference
[1] From "Classic Gem: Timeless Devotions from Our Daily Bread Authors", Copyright © 2021 by Our Daily Bread Ministries, Chapter 39, "Self-Made?", Page 46.
 

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