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Humility: God’s Elevator

Jon Huisken·1972-01-01
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Man, in sinful pride, thought to elevate himself above God. He thought that by disobeying the Lord’s command he too could know good and evil. He fell and great was his fall. He became a lowly, despicable, sinful creature whose whole life was enmity against God. In his wretched state he foolishly imagines himself, even today, to be very important. He lifts himself up in haughty pride and defies the living God as Goliath of old. He shakes his fist in the face of Almighty God provoking Him with...

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Author
Jon Huisken
Date

1972-01-01

Source
Beacon Lights
Scripture References
Matthew 23:72Isaiah 57:15
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