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“Vanity or Humility?”

Thoughts for Today:

In our passage today, Paul continues with more rhetorical questions related to the subject of gifts. Although Paul did not intend this list to be all-inclusive, his point remains the same: Within the body of Christ there is a purposeful and planned diversity. It is Paul's hope the Corinthians will re-discover their mutual appreciation for the value of one another.

When a person in the church body contributes according to the abilities given them, pride in the exercise of a gift should not be present. Whether in the human body or the body of Christ, there can never be a question of superiority, vanity or conceit. And a prideful attitude will lead to the resentment of others. On the other hand, humility attracts respect.

Proverbs 16:18: "Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall."

Proverbs 18:12: "Before a downfall the heart is haughty, but humility comes before honor."

Philippians 2:3: "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves."

Questions to Ponder:

What has been your motivation to display spiritual gifts in the church? Is it to glorify God or a more fleshly reason?

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Pocket Devotions are written by Mike Brooks. A retired businessman, he is Moderator of South Shores church, leads the Deacon Board, serves on the finance committee, and he teaches a Men's Bible study and the Men's Ministry. Mike has a passion for evangelical missions. He is the husband of Sherry; the father of Ryan, Natalie, Krissy, Rebecca, and Amanda; the father-in-law of Ariel; and the grandfather of Conner and Christian.