Thanks Cork, well written and thought out as usual.
I think there is something else we can do- we can be humble before we do anything...
Diligence often leads to pride in our ability to do things, but "God resists the proud, but He gives grace to the humble." (Jas 4:6)
It is by humility that we gain favour with God and learn wisdom, that teaches us how to do things in an efficient manner, so we don't work too hard and end up killing ourselves, and making everyone else wish we dead too!
Humility means we listen to God, and consider his law as the guide of our lives, then we will gain great favour and with both God and man:
My son, forget not my law; but let your heart keep my commandments; for they shall add length of days, and long life, and peace to you.
Let not mercy and truth forsake you; tie them around your neck; write them upon the tablet of your heart; and you shall find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man. T
rust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not to your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.
Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and depart from evil.
Thanks Cork, well written and thought out as usual.
I think there is something else we can do- we can be humble before we do anything...
Diligence often leads to pride in our ability to do things, but "God resists the proud, but He gives grace to the humble." (Jas 4:6)
It is by humility that we gain favour with God and learn wisdom, that teaches us how to do things in an efficient manner, so we don't work too hard and end up killing ourselves, and making everyone else wish we dead too!
Humility means we listen to God, and consider his law as the guide of our lives, then we will gain great favour and with both God and man:
My son, forget not my law; but let your heart keep my commandments; for they shall add length of days, and long life, and peace to you.
Let not mercy and truth forsake you; tie them around your neck; write them upon the tablet of your heart; and you shall find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man. T
rust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not to your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.
Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and depart from evil.
(Prov 3:1-7)
Of course.
I loving this series of articles! This is timely for me. Thank you for writing them.