~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~
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[11-07-2018]

Focus: Vain Glory IV

WORD FOR TODAY
Vainglory is a capital vice that gives birth to many other vices. Every product or glory of the sinful nature is void or empty before God!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God." (1Corinthians 10:31 NKJV)
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When our hearts are set on gaining the praise of men, we are likely to develop several other faults along the way. For example, we may seek to win people's attention through self promotion in our words. In conversation, we might drop certain people's names, point out our achievements, or exaggerate our successes with the hopes of having others esteem us highly. This vice is more or less boasting in disguise.

We also might tend to throw ourselves into the center of attention through eccentric behavior, or by being "in the know" about the latest news or gossip, or by having the latest technology. This fruit of vainglory is regarded as love of novelties.

We might receive applause here on earth as a result of some wonderful qualities in our lives, but Jesus says we will not receive a reward in heaven. On the other hand, the soul that desires to keep his piety hidden is the one who draws down the praise of the angels and saints.
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Question For Meditation:
+ What are your motives in every action and inaction?

Prayer Point:
Lord! I receive the grace to always seek that you alone is glorified in everything I do in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
Whatever glory self (the sinful nature) help you to attain in whatever way or means is a vain glory!!!
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Have a Splendid Wednesday!!!