“Pride, like the magnet, constantly points to one object, self;
but unlike the magnet, it has no attractive pole, but at all points repels.”
- Charles Caleb Colton, 1825
A self-absorbed generation thinks only of getting—giving sacrificially is not stylish.
A selfish mind focuses only on one’s private world—thinking of others’ needs is not a priority.
A sinful heart is preoccupied with satisfying personal cravings—compassion for hurting souls is passé.
Commercials insist that we Americans deserve whatever our hearts desire—we fall for the lie and miss life.
Human nature leads us to take care of ourselves first and foremost—we follow evil’s propaganda and stifle love.
Capitalism advertises we cannot live without something—we buy what we don't need and can't afford and lose liberty.
Are we aware Someone of infinite greatness graced the earth--so distinguished we are unworthy to untie His sandals,
who personally invites us to walk in His footsteps in building a living monument to the Architect of the universe?
Will we persist in trying to make a name for ourselves, or live for the honor of the Name above all other names?
[Adapted from Day 8, Gentle Whispers from Eternity]
“Let’s build a great city with a tower that reaches to the skies—a monument to our greatness!...so that we may make a name for ourselves.”
Genesis 11:4 NLT, NIV
Johnny R. Almond
Pastor, Colonial Beach Baptist Church, Virginia
Author, www.GentleWhispersFromEternity-ScripturePersonalized.com
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Praying to live for the honor of the Name above all other names, Pastor Almond...praise God!