We Must Decrease

2 Corinthians 10:17-18 But “he who glories, let him glory in the Lord .” For not he who commends himself is approved, but whom the Lord commends.

Nothing we have accomplished, no matter how great or small, can be truly credited to us, especially as God's children. Many of us may have achieved some impressive things in our lifetime (by the world's standard) thus far; however, all of the credit goes to God. This is one reason humility, in our walk with Jesus, is so important. As born again believers we must practice being humble about who we are, and what we have accomplished; recognizing that the credit for all the good in our life belongs to God. He is the One who gives us our talents, abilities, health, strength, and ability to think, learn, and use wisdom. Sadly, too many of us forget that when we climb the ladder at work, when we are recognized for our talents, and abilities, when we gain more of what is considered "good" in this world, the credit for all of it should go to God. Too many today, even Christians, walk around as if all they have, and all they've achieved, happened because of who they are, and what they have had the ability to accomplish, forgetting that NONE of it would have been possible had it not been for God's goodness, and grace. Sadly, this is why so many become proud and arrogant, and end up looking down on others, and treating them as inferior. My brothers & sisters, let us always recognize Who deserves the credit for all that is good in our life. It is God the Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit, working in us, and through us, that deserve the credit. This is the reason we must live a life of thanksgiving, and praise, to God. It reminds us that without Him we are nothing, and can accomplish nothing of any real worth; for God measures worth differently than the world. Those who elevate themselves before man, and look down upon others, often fall hard. Those who are lifted up by God, before men, will bring Him the greatest honor. Our mission on earth is to glorify our God so that we can share Jesus with others. So today, let us boast in Him, for none of us are anything to brag about without Him.