The Boasting Tongue (Proverbs 27:2)
"Let another praise you and not your own mouth; someone else and not your own lips." Are you so proud of ur accomplishments or your possessions that you cannot help but boast about them? Boasting implies that your good fortune is a result of your efforts. Have you forgotten that everything you have came from GOD? King Nebuchadnezzar did one day, as he was strolling on the roof of his palace, he had a conversation with himself that changed the rest of his life. As he looked out across the city, he said, "Just look at this great city of Babylon! I, by my own mighty power, have build this beautiful city as my royal residence and as an expression of my royal splendor." Scripture tells that God interrupted Nebuchadnezzar's proud moment and declared to him that he would lose his kindom immediately! He was driven from the palace and forced to live as a common derelict. His hair grew like the feathers of an eagle and his nails like claws of a bird. He even became mentally ill. It was not until he acknowledged GOD as the ruler over everything that GOD gave him back his sanity and restored his kingdom. We must learn to consciously take the backseat when pride screams from the front row. Study the fate of proud men in the bible that deal with humility and pride. Whatever skill or talents GOD has given to you they are for His glory. Learn to take praise in stride if your popularity increases. Don't be intoxicated by the accolades. Remember that praise is like perfume, if you consume it, it will kill you!
(Todays Affirmation)
By the grace of GOD, I am what I am! 1Corinthians 15 :10~ Know that every good and perfect gift comes from above, from GOD, so thank GOD for everything because He doesn't have to give us anything!
(Its not about u or us its about JESUS)
Be blessed today!
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