Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight. (Isaiah:5:21)
"How do you see yourself in 5 years from now?" is a question asked during interviews often. What are we in our own eyes plays an important role in all walks of our life. When Moses sent out the spies to look at the kind of people staying in Canaan, they saw giants and they termed themselves as locusts except Caleb and Joshua who had a different view of themselves. A view similar to what GOD had about them.
The verse today for our meditation is not about how to look at ourselves but about how not to look and think about ourselves. It's dangerous to feel wise and clever about ourselves at the expense of GOD which would allow pride to creep in. Paul says in Romans:12:3 Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you. With GOD, yes we are who we are in Christ but without Him we are nothing. Apart from Him we can do nothing.
We read about Ananias and Sapphira in Acts 5, an apostle couple who decided to sell their property and offer the money to the Lord. But, they thought they were acting wise and decided to keep a portion for themselves. That's what will happen to people who are wise in their own eyes. They think they are too wise and attempt to manipulate with regards to the things of GOD which is equivalent to cheating GOD. Their life ended right then and there. People who are involved in doing the ministry of GOD should be careful with the finances that they maintain. It belongs to GOD and the money is their responsibility. It should be spent for the ministry as per GOD's leading and should not be used for personal gain. If misused or manipulated it will not only ruin the minister's life but also puts the Lord's name under shame.
Jesus had the chance to manipulate when He was questioned about paying taxes, yet, He paid them instead, acting as a perfect role model for us to follow. The more we rely on GOD, like Jesus did, the more humble we will be. Humility keeps the devil away, who tries to deceive by prompting us to manipulation just like he did with Ananias and Sapphira. Then Peter said, “Ananias, how is it that Satan has so filled your heart that you have lied to the Holy Spirit and have kept for yourself some of the money you received for the land? (Acts:5:3) Let us not fall for his trap.
Blessings!
"How do you see yourself in 5 years from now?" is a question asked during interviews often. What are we in our own eyes plays an important role in all walks of our life. When Moses sent out the spies to look at the kind of people staying in Canaan, they saw giants and they termed themselves as locusts except Caleb and Joshua who had a different view of themselves. A view similar to what GOD had about them.
The verse today for our meditation is not about how to look at ourselves but about how not to look and think about ourselves. It's dangerous to feel wise and clever about ourselves at the expense of GOD which would allow pride to creep in. Paul says in Romans:12:3 Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you. With GOD, yes we are who we are in Christ but without Him we are nothing. Apart from Him we can do nothing.
We read about Ananias and Sapphira in Acts 5, an apostle couple who decided to sell their property and offer the money to the Lord. But, they thought they were acting wise and decided to keep a portion for themselves. That's what will happen to people who are wise in their own eyes. They think they are too wise and attempt to manipulate with regards to the things of GOD which is equivalent to cheating GOD. Their life ended right then and there. People who are involved in doing the ministry of GOD should be careful with the finances that they maintain. It belongs to GOD and the money is their responsibility. It should be spent for the ministry as per GOD's leading and should not be used for personal gain. If misused or manipulated it will not only ruin the minister's life but also puts the Lord's name under shame.
Jesus had the chance to manipulate when He was questioned about paying taxes, yet, He paid them instead, acting as a perfect role model for us to follow. The more we rely on GOD, like Jesus did, the more humble we will be. Humility keeps the devil away, who tries to deceive by prompting us to manipulation just like he did with Ananias and Sapphira. Then Peter said, “Ananias, how is it that Satan has so filled your heart that you have lied to the Holy Spirit and have kept for yourself some of the money you received for the land? (Acts:5:3) Let us not fall for his trap.
Blessings!
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