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Read Psalm 69:1-5
O God, thou knows my
foolish ways; and my sins are not hid from thee. Psalm 69:5
Good
Morning!
We
enjoy receiving recognition from others who commend us for our accomplishments,
abilities, and expertise. Mentally, we celebrate by congratulating ourselves
and exchanging high fives. Our thoughts are dominated by the ego, leaving
little time for self-examination. We are full of pride, and self-love and never
truly omitting to my sinful ways.
I came across a story about an arrogant man
who aimed to emphasize the significance of adhering to Christian values to a
group of youths. Filled with pride, he inquired, “Why do people call me a Christian?” After a
prolonged silence, a young man responded, "Perhaps it's because they are
not truly acquainted with who you are."
Although criticism may not always be kind,
taking the time to study what others say can help us uncover flaws in our
character and testimony. Our self-image is singed by the truth that can burn
like fire. Rephrased: Reconsider if you perceive yourself as generally correct
and possess the "it factor". The commentary of God is stern, which declares
that "Those who believe they possess knowledge, do not have the level of
knowledge that they should," as mentioned in I Corinthians 8:2. We are so
wrong. It is important to not only consider the critiques but also to allow the
word of God to examine our hearts in order to identify any flaws and eliminate
them.
Look at yourself through the lens of God's
word. Let the Holy Spirit examine your heart. It is humbly conceded that the
person in question does not exist as per your belief, as the only goodness
present within us is that of the Holy Spirit. Let us pray to explore our hearts
every day, improve our nature, and allow the Holy Light of God to shine within
us all. Let your true self shine through, free from any false pretenses or
notions you may have of yourself.
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