‘Humility.’
a) Proverbs 15:33; 18:12; 29:23. Precedes honour.
b) Leviticus 23:29. Was compulsory in the Old Testament Jewish community.
c) Psalm 45:4. The Lord defends it.
d) Proverbs 11:2. With it comes Wisdom.
e) Proverbs 22:4. Together with the Fear of the Lord leads to:-
1- Riches.
2- Honour.
3- Long life.
f) Colossians 3:12. We need to clothe ourselves with it because God has chosen us to be the Holy People whom He Loves.
g) Titus 3:2. Is one of the marks of a True Spiritual Leader.
h) 1 Peter 5:5. Should be our motive in serving God and other people.
(This QT reminds me of my need for Humility)
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‘Their Need To Be Clothed.’
a) Genesis 3:21. God made Adam and Eve coverings of animal skin to cover their bodies because they knew they were naked and became ashamed.
b) Genesis 3:7. At first they tried to deal with the shame their way. It did not work.
c) Hebrews 9:22. God knew that the covering had to be made of animal skin because without the shedding of blood there is no remission of sin. We need the Blood of Jesus to deal with our sin and shame.
(Through this Second one I fully understand Their Need To Be Clothed)
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Chris.
So often we waste time, joy and energy by trying to deal with our sin and shame in our own ways. This is never going to deal with the problem because we are still left in guilt and shame in our conscience. No, the only way is by and through the Blood of Jesus Christ.
