Thin line btn Arrogance & Confidence

“…I warn everyoneamong you not to estimate and think of himself more highly than he ought [not to have an exaggerated opinion of his own importance], but to rate his ability with sober judgment, each according to the degree of faith apportioned by God to him…” © Rom 12:3, AMP italics and emphasis mine

The scripture above makes it clear that we ought to think highly of ourselves, just not more highly than our apportioned lot for arrogance aka superiority complex, pride, egotism and over-confidence have driven many to fail. Lucifer was doing alright until pride was seen in him…same goes with many people we know. Jesus was confident, not arrogant, He called Himself God publicly and foretold of His death and resurrection. Religious people of His time thought of Him to be arrogant and blasphemous, they sought to kill Him.

Some folks think that when they belittle themselves (I am nobody, I can do nothing, I am a worm, a lizard) will earn favour with God—Humility is seeing (believing and acting) in ourselves the way God sees us, no more and NO LESS. Beloved, when you know who you are and your assignment in life, don’t let any self appointed “guardian of people’s humility” scare you off…be bold and strong TO BE and DO what you are assigned by the almighty for you will one day give an account before God (not men).

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Thin line btn Arrogance & Confidence

“…I warn everyoneamong you not to estimate and think of himself more highly than he ought [not to have an exaggerated opinion of his own importance], but to rate his ability with sober judgment, each according to the degree of faith apportioned by God to him…” © Rom 12:3, AMP italics and emphasis mine

The scripture above makes it clear that we ought to think highly of ourselves, just not more highly than our apportioned lot for arrogance aka superiority complex, pride, egotism and over-confidence have driven many to fail. Lucifer was doing alright until pride was seen in him. Jesus was confident, not arrogant, He called Himself God publicly. Religious people of His time thought of Him to be arrogant and blasphemous, they sought to kill Him.

Some folks think that when they belittle themselves (I am nobody, I can do nothing, I am a worm, a lizard) will earn favour with God—Humility is seeing ourselves the way God sees us, no more and NO LESS. Beloved, when you know who you are and your assignment in life, don’t let any self appointed “guardian of people’s humility” scare you off…be bold and strong TO BE and DO it for you will one day give an account before God (not men).

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Jesus had ill Reputation

“…but (He-Jesus) made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross…”

Reputation is people’s “perception” of who you are, but character is who you really are (what you believe and do when no one is watching). Many have killed, lied, robbed (and done just about anything) to have a ‘good reputation’, politicians, religious leaders and Christian. God is more interested in our character than our reputation. Bu God’s promotion looks at our character, but man looks at reputation…good example is Joseph, a slave and sex offender (by reputation) yet became the prime minister by divine appointment.

Jesus had a ‘questionable’ reputation amongst His lot to say the least. He healed people on Sabbath, spoke to a woman (at the well) when he shouldn’t have, allowed a prostitute to massage him with her hair, dined with sinners…to Him it was simple, pleasing God was more important than pleasing men. Many of us today do not do what we know we should do because we are paralysed by fear of men…protecting our reputation…SNAP OUT OF IT IN THE NAME OF JESUS and do what you are called to do.

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Nature or Nurture?

“…Keep vigilant watch over your heart; that's where life starts. Don't talk out of both sides of your mouth; avoid careless banter, white lies, and gossip. Keep your eyes straight ahead; ignore all sideshow distractions. Watch your step, and the road will stretch out smooth before you. Look neither right nor left; leave evil in the dust…” © Proverbs 4:23-27, MSG italics and emphasis mine

The debate regarding what influence who we are (persona-value system) today, nature (heredity—birth) or nurture(environment—upbringing), still lingers on. Scientists want to know whether serial killers, arsonists, people like Idd Amin, Adolf Hitler were born that way or nurtured that way…what is the deciding factor, is it your DNA (genes) or the environment which one grows up under. Some say is the genes and yet the majority say it is the environment that decides our psyche to large extent, what do you think?

Jesus said, “...a good man out of a good heart produces forth good things; and evil man out of evil heart produces forth evil…” (Matt 12:35, Par). He also said, “…bad company corrupts good character…” (1 Cor 15:33, NIV). King Solom said, “…he who walks with wise men will be wise, but companion of fools will be destroyed…” (Prov 13:20, NKJV). Folks, youcan overcome any negative hereditary trait by being in the right environment! Be vigilant in watching what you allow into your heart (mind, soul) for it will influence who you become.

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Opinion or Fact?

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FACTS OR OPINION? “…I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of being filled and going hungry, both of having abundance and suffering need. I can do all things through Him who strengthens me…” © Phil 4:12-13, NASB, italics and emphasis mine I am sure the wise wo-men in 1903 rebuked the Wright brothers, “stop this nonsense, you will kill yourself, you can not fly anything heavier than air” believing this to be a fact. The geniuses of the pre-modern world believed that the earth was flat. Ghandi’s method (winning by will power not fire power) was criticized, but he won. Edison (in 1879) was told his electric bulb ‘adventure’ would never work, but $40k and 1,200 experiments later the filament bulb became a reality. Opinions are the cheapest commodity you can find plentiful in the market today. You can’t do this…you can’t do that…you can’t have that job…you won’t succeed in that business…you are too young…too old, uneducated…blah blah blah! etc. The next time you get discouraged by a belief or a “sound advice” when God gives you a vision, mission or assignment to do, ask yourself…is what is stopping me an opinion or fact? ***Subscribe to get L2MP direct to your inbox*** ***forward this email to a friend*** “I believe in prosperity for I believe in God, for He gives me power to get wealth” © TJ Kyara Tim J Kyara Virtual Pastor www.virtualchurch.webs.com www.sermon.net/crcm (NEW) Husband of 1, Father of many www.timiresnassociates.com (UC) Teacher of the Word www.light2mypath.blogspot.com Minister and Elder www.christianrevivalcentreministry.org Educator/Writer www.centre4excellence.com www.c4eresourceshop.co.uk PhD Research Student www.coventry.ac.uk/researchnet

Looking Beyond Offence

“…Jesus answered and said unto them, Go and shew John again those things which ye do hear and see: The blind receive their sight, and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have the gospel preached to them. And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me…” © Matthew 11:4-6, KJV, italics and emphasis mine

A story is told of gospel workers who went to Mauritius upon God’s word having no arrangement for accommodation and not knowing who their host will be…to their surprise they were met at the airport by a drunken man who said God sent him to meet them and host them in his large estate for the entire time they will be in the island free of charge. How eccentric of God.

God uses all sorts of people to serve and save His people, you get short, tall, thin, not so thin, loud mouth, fashion-challenged, proud ones, humble ones. God may choose to use an instrument that you may not particularly like, you will have to learn to look beyond the offence if you are to receive from God…remember, If He can use a donkey (Nu 22), He can use anything or anyone.


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