1 Mar, 2011
Giving Credit
Isaiah 42:8
“I am the LORD; that is my name!
I will not give my glory to another
or my praise to idols.”
What does God’s Story scripture teach us about giving credit?
Scripture teaches us that God is the giver of life and all created things. He is the only one who truly deserves credit for all things good. When we believe we are in control of our own lives, we easy fall into the mistake of giving ourselves ‘glory’ for things we have accomplished or circumstances that have come to pass. Or perhaps we thank someone else or something else that made it happen. Or we rely on man-made sources of knowledge or technology. But God is clear in His Word that He alone is God, and he will not share the glory that is due only to him.
How can I connect today’s God’s Story scripture to my life?
How often do you take credit for something good that has happened in your life? Look closely, and you will realize that God is the source of all things good. Thank Him for what He has given you: time, opportunities, abilities, friendships, funds, or anything else that makes it possible to experience His goodness in your life.
How can I connect today’s God’s Story scripture and my story to others?
Who gave the actors their abilities? Who gave the writers the right words? Who gave the producers the finances to make it all happen? When you talk to your friends about the Oscars, perhaps bringing up these questions will give you an opportunity to give credit where it’s due by giving glory to God.
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