Smarts, Self and Silver

Been reading in Jeremiah lately (kick'it old school) and have come across some quality nuggets of wisdom. I know, the book of Jeremiah is full of "warning and judgment" for God's peeps (the Isrealites), but don't miss the forest for the trees folks. There is some good stuff in there.

Considering this was written BC (before the time of Christ) it's amazing how relevant this stuff is today. Check out the three things God is using Jeremiah to call out as issues for people back then...

Smarts (intellect), self (I can do this on my own) and silver (cash is king mentality). Go figure. Some 2000 years later don't we all struggle with some of the same issues?

Jeremiah 9:23 reads...

This is what the LORD says: "Let not the wise man boast of his wisdom or the strong man boast of his strength or the rich man boast of his riches,

Easy solution? Not really. A journey of asking God to change our hearts? Absolutely! The next verse says,

"but let him who boasts boast about this: that he understands and knows me, that I am the LORD, who exercises kindness, justice and righteousness on earth, for in these I delight," declares the LORD.

Do we just wake up one morning and "understand and know" God? Nope! But, that process happens over time as we walk along with Jesus daily, sometimes making some good choices, others, not so much. Like today... God help us to be able to understand and know you just a little bit better today.

trying... mikey

Comments

[Alex]

Good one