GLORY IN WHAT?

Jeremiah 9:23-24 "Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches: But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the LORD which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the LORD." Glory in What? Jeremiah 9:23 reminds us of anything and everything we could probably want in this life-wisdom, strength, and money. Have you ever known a wise person to do something foolish? I think of Solomon, the wisest man, who had seven hundred wives. How foolish! The strongest man, Samson, could not govern himself. And the rich man in Luke 16 could not redeem his soul with all his money. These verses remind us of our tendency to boast in what we have. We can be proud of and talk about our wisdom, our might, and our money. But Jeremiah was a weak man (remember chapter one?) that went to God for the wisdom, strength, and provision he needed. "Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches." This passage also reminds us of what we should glory in. We ought to glory in God and what He delights in. If you glory in what you have, it will eventually run out. Your ability as a speaker will one day diminish; your riches could be gone tomorrow; and your wisdom can fail you like Solomon's did. But God is loyal love, justice, and righteousness. Glory in what He delights in! Evangelist Troy Carlson and I have an ongoing joke about meeting famous people. I have a knack for meeting people who are famous athletes and singers in places like airports and stores. In good fun, I can be a "name-dropper" about all the famous people I "know." You should glory in that you know God! Do your actions show who you "rub shoulders with" today? The better question is, who do they show you have rubbed shoulders with? Is it God, or do you glory in your own wisdom, strength, and money? "Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches: But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the LORD which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the LORD." For more information about the Bill Rice Ranch visit our website: billriceranch.org

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