Knute’s Favorite Verse S10e16 1cor4:7

Wait for it. It is one of the greatest questions of the Bible..."What do you have that you did not receive?"  If you get this right you are a long long way towards the right attitude and affections of Christianity.  

It asks us to consider, count and recall what we have: Stuff, nature, relationship with God, gifts, eternal security, friends, character, resources, abilities, fellowship, money, opportunities, spouse, job, children, positions, beauty and perhaps grandchildren.

Great! Now step two: Lets consider their ultimate source.  Where did this pile of favor come from?  Who sourced all this.

Finally, how do we respond? What room here do we have for the Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man of pride?  None.  All this leads to awe and gratefulness.  bewithme.us.