Jer 9:23 Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches:
Jer 9:24 But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the LORD which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the LORD.
Thank you LORD that you have given to us your blessings and abilities. We glory that you understand us, know us and that you show us your loving kindness, judgement and righteousness. You are the most high creator and you are good.
Jesus spoke of the nature of the devil contrasted with the glory of the good shepherd.
Joh 10:9 I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.
Joh 10:10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.
Joh 10:11 I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.
The devil here is called the thief, the killer, and destroyer and he is a liar. If he sees that we are seeking self glory, he will lie to us to take us away from the good shepherd who wants to give us a good life, a more abundant life. We leave the liar to come to God through Jesus for a more abundant life. If we Give him our life, he will keep us in his love forever.
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