"For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted" Luke 14:11
These are truly words to live by. However, this is not the message being broadcast from all of the different outlets we encounter throughout our day. No, we are constantly being told to put ourselves first, we deserve it. But that is not what we are taught in the Bible. We are to give freely to the weak and poor.
As you are bombarded with advertisements telling you what you deserve and what you want, remember what it is you need. Remember that God will provide everything needed to the faithful. Especially remember that you will be judged on how you treat others. Because how you treat others is a direct reflection on your faith and humility. It shows others that you understand that you are utilizing talents given to you by God and that you must reflect Christ in your actions and words.
It is amazing how many "leaders" attempt to direct all the attention to themselves. Not just leaders, but our so-called role models. They reel us in only to disappoint later. But true leaders are servant leaders, deflecting attention away from themselves and instead directing it to those around them. They understand that to be a great leader you must serve those that you lead and not just dictate. Our politicians could use a course in how to be servant leaders. They need to realize that they are to serve us, not themselves, not the lobbyists and not their political party leaders.
We are coming full swing into election season and let us all remember to look for candidates that show integrity, honesty, and most important are humble and understand who they are serving. Let us pray that the candidates will focus on what they can do and not focus on mudslinging at their opponents. For that has become the norm and that is very saddening. As a country founded on Christian principles, we need to right this ship, get back to respecting others and praying for our country to be great once again.
God Bless America and God Bless you.
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