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“For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the measure of faith God has given you. “ – Romans 12:3
How tall is your pedestal? Many of us have at one point or another put ourselves at the top of a pedestal, whether deserving or not. The talents, skills and knowledge we have acquired through our life experiences differentiate us, one from another, in such a way as to create an artificial hierarchy. Just look at society in general and look at those that we put on pedestals for one reason or another. Celebrities, Athletes, Music Artists, Government Officials, Models and Sex Symbols are all idolized on the covers of magazines, televisions and across the blogs of the world. Yet, take away the makeup, uniforms, badges and public image; who are we really looking at? Just another individual who has been given gifts from God above. The key question is whether they are using those gifts for His purpose or are they using those gifts for their own edification.
God uses people in many circumstances to make a difference in the lives of others. We are His hands and feet on this earth and it is not without purpose that we are placed in specific situations to use the gifts He has given us. This doesn’t make us special or lofty in comparison with every other person on this planet. For God’s love is equal amongst all mankind, and His desire that not one should fall away is true for every one of us. Humility is the course of action when influencing this world on behalf of God.
He is the only righteous One worthy of glory, honor and praise. When we begin accepting the praises of others it acts as a wedge between serving God and serving ourselves. If your talents and gifts are in the area of singing, teaching, writing, sewing, cooking, cleaning, athletics, technology, praying or any other area; determine how you can use it for God. Give Him the glory for providing your talents and ensure that all praise is to Him and Him alone. In this way you are truly worshiping Him and drawing closer to Him.
God uses people in many circumstances to make a difference in the lives of others. We are His hands and feet on this earth and it is not without purpose that we are placed in specific situations to use the gifts He has given us. This doesn’t make us special or lofty in comparison with every other person on this planet. For God’s love is equal amongst all mankind, and His desire that not one should fall away is true for every one of us. Humility is the course of action when influencing this world on behalf of God.
He is the only righteous One worthy of glory, honor and praise. When we begin accepting the praises of others it acts as a wedge between serving God and serving ourselves. If your talents and gifts are in the area of singing, teaching, writing, sewing, cooking, cleaning, athletics, technology, praying or any other area; determine how you can use it for God. Give Him the glory for providing your talents and ensure that all praise is to Him and Him alone. In this way you are truly worshiping Him and drawing closer to Him.
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