CAN BE A GATEWAY TO SELF-AFFIRMATION

SHOULD BE GOD-FIDENCE NOT MYSELF-IDENCE

CONFIDENT IN HIS PROMISES NOT THE WORLD’S ASSURANCES

“Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.”

‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭16‬:‭18‬ ‭

“When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with the humble is wisdom.”

‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭11‬:‭2‬ ‭

“The haughty looks of man shall be brought low, and the lofty pride of men shall be humbled, and the Lord alone will be exalted in that day.”

‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭2‬:‭11‬ ‭

“But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.”

‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭12‬:‭9‬ ‭

BEWARE OF USING GIFTS & TALENTS FOR OWN GAIN

BEWARE OF BOASTING ABOUT YOUR SKILLS & ABILITIES

BEWARE OF NEGLECTING THANKSGIVING TO YOUR CREATOR

BEWARE OF TEMPTATION TO LIMIT YOUR ACTIVITY TO AREAS THAT ONLY EXPOSE YOUR STRENGTHS

BEWARE OF BECOMING YOUR OWN GOD