Jeremiah 49:16 Thy terribleness hath deceived thee, and the pride of thine heart, O thou that dwellest in the clefts of the rock, that holdest the height of the hill: though thou shouldest make thy nest as high as the eagle, I will bring thee down from thence, saith the Lord.
Oh Friends, please pay serious attention to that warning. Like Jeremiah’s people, some of us today are being too proud and boastful of our accomplishments and earthly wealth. Remember, pride is number 1 on God’s dislike list. We must give Him, His rightful due for our advancement or we’ll pay the price, and with the current resurgence of materialism, where we’re all clamouring and greedily striving for material gain, then set up monuments to show it off, beware people, many heads will roll. It’s already started with the economic decline of several countries. Though Jeremiah said Today’s Bit long ago, it’s truth still resounds, with even greater force today. Through the evil machinations of the enemy, we’ve developed a forceful, aggressive behaviour, which, combined with selfish pride has deceived us into thinking that we’re more important and powerful than we really are. We’ve also become slaves to, and idolaters of our material possessions, using them as a measure of earthly success. It’s no coincidence that in many countries around the world, the affluent drive expensive cars and live in luxurious mansions on the hillsides and mountains, and it’s generally recognized that the more expensive your car, the bigger your house and the higher you live, the more affluent you are. There’s basically nothing wrong with being wealthy or living at the top of a hill, except when it’s used as a status symbol; to show off our wealth and position in society. ‘We have heard of the pride of Moab, (he is exceeding proud) his loftiness, and his arrogancy, and his pride, and the haughtiness of his heart.’ (Jer.48:29) Oh Friends, that’s where we’re at right now. Everything is being built on a poor foundation of self-aggrandizement. ‘I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the Most High.’ (Is.14:14) That seems to be the new direction. But people that’s a fool’s dream. Flaunting wealth is contrary to God’s law, and in His own time, ‘thou shalt be brought down to hell, to the sides of the pit.’ (Is.14:15) Have you ever noticed though, that sitting at the foot of many of these wealthy enclaves on high, is a rather poor neighbourhood.? Is that a subtle hint of God’s? Who knows? Even ‘though thou shouldest make thy nest as high as the eagle, I will bring thee down from thence, saith the Lord.’ It’s a solemn promise people. So in our haste to succeed in the fight that’s life, let’s remember materialism is not the answer, it’s foundation is sand. Whatever earthly wealth we accumulate, it’s not ours to flaunt, the glory must go to God, not to us. Friends, please don’t leave God out of your plans, don’t listen to the wily taunts and snares of the enemy. Always remember, ‘Though thou exalt thyself as the eagle, and though thou set thy nest among the stars, thence will I bring thee down, saith the Lord.’ (Oba.4) Can’t say He didn’t warn us. As always, Much LOVE!…when you do wrong…you can run…but you can’t hide…from the Lord…
Oh Friends, please pay serious attention to that warning. Like Jeremiah’s people, some of us today are being too proud and boastful of our accomplishments and earthly wealth. Remember, pride is number 1 on God’s dislike list. We must give Him, His rightful due for our advancement or we’ll pay the price, and with the current resurgence of materialism, where we’re all clamouring and greedily striving for material gain, then set up monuments to show it off, beware people, many heads will roll. It’s already started with the economic decline of several countries. Though Jeremiah said Today’s Bit long ago, it’s truth still resounds, with even greater force today. Through the evil machinations of the enemy, we’ve developed a forceful, aggressive behaviour, which, combined with selfish pride has deceived us into thinking that we’re more important and powerful than we really are. We’ve also become slaves to, and idolaters of our material possessions, using them as a measure of earthly success. It’s no coincidence that in many countries around the world, the affluent drive expensive cars and live in luxurious mansions on the hillsides and mountains, and it’s generally recognized that the more expensive your car, the bigger your house and the higher you live, the more affluent you are. There’s basically nothing wrong with being wealthy or living at the top of a hill, except when it’s used as a status symbol; to show off our wealth and position in society. ‘We have heard of the pride of Moab, (he is exceeding proud) his loftiness, and his arrogancy, and his pride, and the haughtiness of his heart.’ (Jer.48:29) Oh Friends, that’s where we’re at right now. Everything is being built on a poor foundation of self-aggrandizement. ‘I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the Most High.’ (Is.14:14) That seems to be the new direction. But people that’s a fool’s dream. Flaunting wealth is contrary to God’s law, and in His own time, ‘thou shalt be brought down to hell, to the sides of the pit.’ (Is.14:15) Have you ever noticed though, that sitting at the foot of many of these wealthy enclaves on high, is a rather poor neighbourhood.? Is that a subtle hint of God’s? Who knows? Even ‘though thou shouldest make thy nest as high as the eagle, I will bring thee down from thence, saith the Lord.’ It’s a solemn promise people. So in our haste to succeed in the fight that’s life, let’s remember materialism is not the answer, it’s foundation is sand. Whatever earthly wealth we accumulate, it’s not ours to flaunt, the glory must go to God, not to us. Friends, please don’t leave God out of your plans, don’t listen to the wily taunts and snares of the enemy. Always remember, ‘Though thou exalt thyself as the eagle, and though thou set thy nest among the stars, thence will I bring thee down, saith the Lord.’ (Oba.4) Can’t say He didn’t warn us. As always, Much LOVE!…when you do wrong…you can run…but you can’t hide…from the Lord…
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