Read: Deuteronomy 8

A man’s pride will bring him
him low, but the humble in
spirit will retain honor.
-Proverbs 29:23

The story is told of a millionaire who attended a
banquet and sat next to some people who were discussing
the subject of prayer. He declared, “Prayer may be all
right for you, but I don’t need it. I worked hard for
everything I have. I didn’t ask God for anything!” A
university president responded, “Sir, there is one thing
you don’t have that you might pray for.” “And what
might that be?” asked the man. The educator replied,
“you could pray for humility.”

When the Israelites were about to occupy the land of
Canaan, Moses looked ahead and knew they would be
blessed with an abundance of flocks, silver, and gold –
all the result of God’s goodness. Knowing that this
could easily lead to a feeling of self-sufficiency, he
warned that no one should ever boast by saying, “My
power and the might of my hand have gained me this
wealth” (Dt. 8:17)..

We are all prone to a certain amount of pride. If
everything goes well, we feel self-sufficient. When a
blessing comes our way, we may think we received it
because we deserved it. That’s foolish pride, and it’s
out of place in the life of the child of God.

Let’s honor the giver of every good and perfect gift
(Jas. 1:17) by praising Him for His generosity.
-Richard W. De Haan

Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation!
O my soul, praise Him, for He is thy health and salvation!
All ye who hear, now to His temple draw near;
Join me in glad adoration! -Neander

THE TROUBLE WITH SOME SELF-MADE MEN
IS THAT THEY WORSHIP THEIR CREATOR.

OUR DAILY BREAD, Copyright 1999 by Radio Bible Class,
Grand Rapids,Michigan. Used by permission.