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'Me-itis' (2)
'... It is God who makes us able to do all that we do.' 2 Corinthians 3:5
Have you ever taken the credit for something that really wasn't down to you? Think about it. Are you sure you haven't? What about that exam you'd been praying about - when you got your grades did you big yourself up, or God? When you'd been arguing with your mates and loads of people were praying that it'd get sorted, did you think it was all down to you that you were back as buddies again, or did you give God the glory?
Giving the credit where it's due doesn't make you worth any less, it just puts the focus on the source of your worth; almighty God. 'It is God who makes us able to do all that we do'. Yeah, there are times when you do things in your own strength, and you can take all the credit you like then; but when you have to rely on God (and that's what He wants you to do, by the way - in everything, not just the big things), you need to make sure you give Him the credit He's due.
God wants to minimise you alone, and maximise Christ in you; your life should be a team effort, not a solo. If you're not getting the picture, God will take the initiative, and make it so you have to depend on Him. Don't let it get that far; start giving God the credit he deserves now, and don't try to go it alone.
written by Bob Gass
'... It is God who makes us able to do all that we do.' 2 Corinthians 3:5
Have you ever taken the credit for something that really wasn't down to you? Think about it. Are you sure you haven't? What about that exam you'd been praying about - when you got your grades did you big yourself up, or God? When you'd been arguing with your mates and loads of people were praying that it'd get sorted, did you think it was all down to you that you were back as buddies again, or did you give God the glory?
Giving the credit where it's due doesn't make you worth any less, it just puts the focus on the source of your worth; almighty God. 'It is God who makes us able to do all that we do'. Yeah, there are times when you do things in your own strength, and you can take all the credit you like then; but when you have to rely on God (and that's what He wants you to do, by the way - in everything, not just the big things), you need to make sure you give Him the credit He's due.
God wants to minimise you alone, and maximise Christ in you; your life should be a team effort, not a solo. If you're not getting the picture, God will take the initiative, and make it so you have to depend on Him. Don't let it get that far; start giving God the credit he deserves now, and don't try to go it alone.
written by Bob Gass
