CHOOSE HUMILITY | Daily Bread | 10-10-24

00:00 - Intro
00:35 - Bible Passage
05:54 - Daily Bread Devotional
08:13 - Prayer

Ezekiel 27:1-36, KV 1-2
“The word of the LORD came to me: “Son of man, take up a lament concerning Tyre.”

Daily Bread
1) The dangers of pride and relying only on yourself.
Tyre was a city, but it’s illustrated as a grand ship made with the best materials. This imagery highlighted its wealth and self-reliance, which attracted other nations to trade with it. Yet, even with all its riches, Tyre couldn’t escape God’s judgment. This reminds us that our achievements and resources can't protect us from the consequences of moral and spiritual failures. Pride and depending only on us, without acknowledging God, leads to our downfall. It’s easy to focus on personal success and rely on your skills and connections. While these things are important, balance them with humility and remember your need for God. Instead of just aiming for personal gain, use your abilities to help others and honor God. Lend a hand to those in need, and look for ways to serve, showing that your success is meant for a greater purpose beyond yourself.

2) The importance of aligning with God's will.
Tyre’s downfall happened because it took advantage of Israel’s troubles. This shows the danger of using others' struggles for personal gain. The city’s destruction serves as a powerful reminder that profiting from others' misfortune or feeling happy about their hardships is against God's will and leads to ruin. Always think about how your actions affect others. In your decisions and interactions, make sure you're being fair, kind, and lifting others up, not tearing them down. When you see others facing challenges, respond with empathy and support instead of trying to benefit from their situation. Living with this kind of integrity not only helps you build better relationships but also brings you closer to following God’s commands.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, help me to turn away from pride and the temptation to succeed by hurting others. Teach me to rely on You and look for Your will in everything I do. I want to be a source of joy and blessing in the world. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

One Word: Choose humility and rise above pride!



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