We May Look Greater But We Are The Same
There is no such thing as big I's and little U's. There is no greater person on earth than yourself. What do I mean by this looks at today's devotional for understanding.
In Job 33 Elihu is speaking to Job and he mentions in verse 6 that he also was formed out of clay notice the verse
Job 33:6 KJV
Behold, I am according to thy wish in God's stead: I also am formed out of the clay.
Something we must all realize is that you are not greater than someone else and neither am I. We have heard the phrase the ground is level at the foot of the cross and that no man stands higher than anyone else and that is true.
You may have a higher job but you still must keep this same mindset that you are on the same level as others.
One thing that I think about when I consider this thought is any kind of sports team. There may be one player from the team that has a better scoring efforts but that doesn't mean he or she can put the whole team down under them, Why? Because they are a team.
Many times there are preachers that are the Holier than thou preachers and they have standards that are higher than some but doesn't mean they are greater than anyone else. It just means you have a high standard for your family.
We are not above anyone because we are the same when it comes to being a human being. May God help us to treat others with respect.
You may say, this person did this and that person did that. Friend, can I remind you that you and I are not exempt from the sins they commit. We could be in the same boat, we could fall for the same temptation. If you think you are higher than someone or greater than someone remember that is pride and according to Proverbs 16:18 KJV
Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
May we stay near the cross because when we do we see ourselves as everyone else.
Job 33:1-33 KJV
Wherefore, Job, I pray thee, hear my speeches, and hearken to all my words. [2] Behold, now I have opened my mouth, my tongue hath spoken in my mouth. [3] My words shall be of the uprightness of my heart: and my lips shall utter knowledge clearly. [4] The Spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life. [5] If thou canst answer me, set thy words in order before me, stand up. [6] Behold, I am according to thy wish in God's stead: I also am formed out of the clay. [7] Behold, my terror shall not make thee afraid, neither shall my hand be heavy upon thee. [8] Surely thou hast spoken in mine hearing, and I have heard the voice of thy words, saying, [9] I am clean without transgression, I am innocent; neither is there iniquity in me. [10] Behold, he findeth occasions against me, he counteth me for his enemy, [11] He putteth my feet in the stocks, he marketh all my paths. [12] Behold, in this thou art not just: I will answer thee, that God is greater than man. [13] Why dost thou strive against him? for he giveth not account of any of his matters. [14] For God speaketh once, yea twice, yet man perceiveth it not. [15] In a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep falleth upon men, in slumberings upon the bed; [16] Then he openeth the ears of men, and sealeth their instruction, [17] That he may withdraw man from his purpose, and hide pride from man. [18] He keepeth back his soul from the pit, and his life from perishing by the sword. [19] He is chastened also with pain upon his bed, and the multitude of his bones with strong pain : [20] So that his life abhorreth bread, and his soul dainty meat. [21] His flesh is consumed away, that it cannot be seen; and his bones that were not seen stick out. [22] Yea, his soul draweth near unto the grave, and his life to the destroyers. [23] If there be a messenger with him, an interpreter, one among a thousand, to shew unto man his uprightness: [24] Then he is gracious unto him, and saith, Deliver him from going down to the pit: I have found a ransom. [25] His flesh shall be fresher than a child's: he shall return to the days of his youth: [26] He shall pray unto God, and he will be favourable unto him: and he shall see his face with joy: for he will render unto man his righteousness. [27] He looketh upon men, and if any say, I have sinned, and perverted that which was right, and it profited me not; [28] He will deliver his soul from going into the pit, and his life shall see the light. [29] Lo, all these things worketh God oftentimes with man, [30] To bring back his soul from the pit, to be enlightened with the light of the living. [31] Mark well, O Job, hearken unto me: hold thy peace, and I will speak. [32] If thou hast any thing to say, answer me: speak, for I desire to justify thee. [33] If not, hearken unto me: hold thy peace, and I shall teach thee wisdom.
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