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The Power of Humility: Embracing God's Word and Our Shortcomings

In Isaiah 66:2, God highlights the importance of humility and a contrite spirit. As the Creator, He calls us to acknowledge our status as the created, reminding us that even Christ, deserving of all pride, chose humility (Philippians 2:1-11). Recognizing our mistakes and shortcomings is vital for genuine repentance (2 Corinthians 7:10-11). True repentance goes beyond appeasement; it involves a sincere desire to change. We must respect God's commandments wholeheartedly, examining ourselves daily and seeking to see ourselves as He sees us.

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The Power of Humility: Embracing God's Word and Our Shortcomings

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  1. Isaiah 66:2

  2. “He who is humble” • God is the Creator, we are the created

  3. “He who is humble” • God is the Creator, we are the created • If anyone had the right to exhibit pride, it was Christ

  4. “He who is humble” • God is the Creator, we are the created • If anyone had the right to exhibit pride, it was Christ • However, read Philippians 2:1-11

  5. “Contrite in spirit” • A penitent heart recognizes its mistakes and shortcomings, and attempts to reverse course

  6. “Contrite in spirit” • A penitent heart recognizes its mistakes and shortcomings, and attempts to reverse course • 2 Corinthians 7:10-11

  7. “Contrite in spirit” • A penitent heart recognizes its mistakes and shortcomings, and attempts to reverse course • 2 Corinthians 7:10-11 • When a Christian truly repents, he or she is not seeking to only smooth things over, or simply appease another person

  8. “Contrite in spirit” • A penitent heart recognizes its mistakes and shortcomings, and attempts to reverse course • 2 Corinthians 7:10-11 • When a Christian truly repents, he or she is not seeking to only smooth things over, or simply appease another person • Galatians 6:7-8

  9. “Trembles at My Word” • Respect the entirety of His commandments, whatever the cost

  10. “Trembles at My Word” • Respect the entirety of His commandments, whatever the cost • Would we really like to see ourselves as God sees us? What would we see?

  11. “Trembles at My Word” • Respect the entirety of His commandments, whatever the cost • Would we really like to see ourselves as God sees us? What would we see? • We need to examine ourselves- constantly, daily!

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