A Message To Ministers

GLORY IN THE LORD

Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which He hath promised to them that love Him? (James 2:5)

·        1 Cor. 1:27 - But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise: and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; (28) And base things of the world and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are: (29) That no flesh should glory in His presence. (30) But of Him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: (31) That according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.

·        2 Cor. 10:17-18 - But he that glorieth (boasteth), let him glory in the Lord. (18) For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth (Rom 2:28).  See Circumcision vs. Uncircumcision; there has been a change in circumcision).

·        Prov. 27b - So for men to search (seek) their own glory is not glory.  Define glory.

1 Tim. 6:17-18 - Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not high minded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy (Jer. 9:23; 48:7, Eccl. 5:18-19);

·        Jer. 9:23 - Thus said the LORD, Let not the wise glory in his wisdom, neither let the might glory in his might, let not the rich glory in his riches: (24) But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I AM the LORD, which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these I delight saith the Lord.  

·        Jer. 48:7 - For because thou hast trusted in thy works and in thy treasures, thou shalt also be taken: and Chemosh shall go forth into captivity with his priests and his princes together. 

·        Psm. 52:7 - Lo (behold), the man made not God his strength; but trusted in the abundance of riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness (destruction).

·        Eccl. 5:18-19 - Behold (see) which I have seen: it is good and comely to eat and to drink, and to enjoy the good of all his labor that he taketh under the sun all the days of his life, which God giveth him: for it is his portion. (19) Every man also to whom God hath given riches and wealth, and hath given him power to eat thereof, and to take his portion, and to rejoice in his labor; this is the gift of God.

1 Cor. 2:1-2 - (Paul speaking to the Corinthian Church)

(1) And I brethren when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God (Christ).

(2) For I determined not to know anything among you, save (except) Jesus Christ and Him crucified.