In our own strength
In our own strength let’s face it: we
really don’t do anything of value. We can earn rewards, medals, treasures,
wealth, etc…, but none of those things really have any eternal value in and of
themselves. O sure we are excited and filled with pride for a short while, but
it doesn’t last: it is temporal.
Life isn’t about self-confidence or believing
in yourself: Life is about following Jesus! When we acknowledge that we are
no more than a wretch and that without Christ we are nothing we come to a point
of true humility. Pride isn’t healthy—Biblically there is no proof to take
pride in yourself. Biblically, we are to acknowledge God as Master of all
things; we are to work as unto Him, doing our best; and acknowledge that our
works are not perfect, because we are imperfect.
It
is all about Him, not us!
