James 1:9–10 (ESV) — Let the lowly brother boast in his exaltation, 10 and the rich in his humiliation, because like a flower of the grass he
will pass away.
NOTE: How does a
rich person live as a Christian? In humility. We really don't own anything. It
is all God's. We are not even sure why he has given it to us instead of someone
else. What are we to do? Be rich in good deeds. Give as the Lord has given you.
And most importantly, be humble. In some ways it is easier to be humble with
riches than it is to be humble with achievements. But both are areas to
exercise humility. If we can do it in riches, we can do it in accomplishments
as well. And we need to quietly continue to do good deeds with the riches God
has given.
PRAYER: Lord protect
us from thinking that our riches are ours. Protect us from thinking more highly
of ourselves. Protect us from the sin of thinking we should be treated better.
Jesus was God and owned the whole universe and all power, and he lived the life
of a humble carpenter and itinerant rabbi. May I live with such an attitude as
well.
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