CONFIDENCE IS TRICKY
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
