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WISE IN THEIR OWN EYES Poem Devotional

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August 7
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What sorrow for those who are wise in their own eyes and think themselves so clever.
-Isaiah 5:21(NLT)
WISE IN THEIR OWN EYES
A poem and essay by ILMA
Do you consider yourself wiser than others?
Do you put down others and think you know better?
What sorrow for those who think they are clever
They will have trouble if they consider themselves smarter.
The Lord wants us to love others as ourselves
He wants us to respect them and not focus on the “self”
Do not be haughty and think you are the best
Or you will be humbled and put into a test.
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There are many people who put so much pride in their knowledge and wisdom. They think that it came from them. They remove God in the equation. I used to be this way, until the Lord showed me that it was foolish do think that I was wiser or smarter than others. We are all made differently with different strengths and weaknesses. The Lord made us the way we are so we can complement others. Our weaknesses can be others’ strength and vice versa. When we compare ourselves with others, we question what God has created. He made us all equal in his eyes, who are we to question that. The bible says that those who think they are wise in their own eyes will have sorrow.
PRAYER
Lord, let me never be haughty but treat others as I would treat myself.
REFLECTION
What do you think is the result of arrogance or pride?
For more testimonials about God’s word, please go to YouTube and type ILMA’s poem devotional or go to www.ilmaarts.com posts. To receive emails of my poem devotionals, email me at ILMA.ARTS.STUDIO@gmail.com

TRUE MINISTERS OF GOD Poem Devotional

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April 19
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We live in such a way that no one will stumble because of us, and no one will find fault with our ministry. In everything we do, we show that we are true ministers of God.
-2Corinthians 6:3-4(NLT)
TRUE MINISTERS OF GOD
A poem and essay by ILMA
Are you ensuring that your heart is free of bitterness?
Have you repented your sins and asked forgiveness?
As true ministers of God, we need to live blameless lives
Believers need to set examples and shine as Christ’s light.
It is not words but actions that speak that you are true ministers
In everything we do, we are reflecting our Redeemer
Live in such a way that no one will stumble because of you
Or you will be responsible for all the persons you confuse.
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There are believers who do not pay attention to what they do and in turn cause some baby Christians to doubt or get confused with their new found faith. I have first hand experiences of believers who have been Christians a very long time, but have actually not been good examples to others. When we are reckless and careless about what we do or say, we are bringing in darkness instead of light.
Paul stressed that we ought to live in such a way that we will not cause others to stumble and not find fault in our ministry through our actions.
PRAYER
Lord, remind me what you would in a situation do before I act or speak.
REFLECTION
Share an experience when you have been discouraged by someone’s reckless behavior.
For more testimonials about God’s word, please go to YouTube and type ILMA’s poem devotional or go to www.ilmaarts.com posts. To receive emails of my poem devotionals, email me at ILMA.ARTS.STUDIO@gmail.com