Our Glory Jeremiah 9:23-24
23 Thus says the LORD: "Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, Let not the mighty man glory in his might, Nor let the rich man glory in his riches; 24 But let him who glories glory in this, That he understands and knows Me, That I am the LORD, exercising loving kind- ness, judgment, and righteousness in the earth. For in these I delight," says the LORD.
Basis of Glorying
Wrong Basis of Glorying Wisdom Might Riches 23 Thus says the LORD: "Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, Let not the mighty man glory in his might, Nor let the rich man glory in his riches... Jer. 9:23
Wisdom — Wrong Basis
Someone always smarter! Can never know it all! Smarter than God????
Wisdom — Wrong Basis 26 For you see your calling, brethren, that not many wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called. 27 But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to put to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to put to shame the things which are mighty; 28 and the base things of the world and the things which are despised God has chosen, and the things which are not, to bring to nothing the things that are, 29 that no flesh should glory in His presence. 1 Cor. 1:26-29
Wrong Basis of Glorying Wisdom Might Riches 23 Thus says the LORD: "Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, Let not the mighty man glory in his might, Nor let the rich man glory in his riches... Jer. 9:23
Might — Wrong Basis Someone always mightier! Can never attain all might! Mightier than God????
Might — Wrong Basis 22 "But you his son, Belshazzar, have not humbled your heart, although you knew all this. 23 "And you have lifted yourself up against the Lord of heaven. They have brought the vessels of His house before you, and you and your lords, your wives and your concubines, have drunk wine from them. And you have praised the gods of silver and gold, bronze and iron, wood and stone, which do not see or hear or know; and the God who holds your breath in His hand and owns all your ways, you have not glorified.
Might — Wrong Basis 24 "Then the fingers of the hand were sent from Him, and this writing was written. 25 "And this is the inscription that was written: MENE, MENE, TEKEL, UPHARSIN. 26 "This is the interpretation of each word. MENE: God has numbered your kingdom, and finished it; 27 "TEKEL: You have been weighed in the balances, and found wanting; 28 "PERES: Your kingdom has been divided, and given to the Medes and Persians."
Wrong Basis of Glorying Wisdom Might Riches 23 Thus says the LORD: "Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, Let not the mighty man glory in his might, Nor let the rich man glory in his riches... Jer. 9:23
Riches — Wrong Basis 22 Now he who received seed among the thorns is he who hears the word, and the cares of this world and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and he becomes unfruitful. Matt. 13:22
Riches — Wrong Basis 22 Now he who received seed among the thorns is he who hears the word, and the cares of this world and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and he becomes unfruitful. Matt. 13:22
Riches — Wrong Basis 22 Now he who received seed among the thorns is he who hears the word, and the cares of this world and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and he becomes unfruitful. Matt. 13:22
Riches — Wrong Basis 9 But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition.
Riches — Wrong Basis 9 But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition. 10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. 1 Tim. 6:9-10
Riches — Wrong Basis 17 Command those who are rich in this present age not to be haughty, nor to trust in uncertain riches but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy. 18 Let them do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to give, willing to share, 19 storing up for themselves a good foundation for the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life. 1 Tim. 6:17-19
Right Basis for Glorying
23 Thus says the LORD: "Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, Let not the mighty man glory in his might, Nor let the rich man glory in his riches; 24 But let him who glories glory in this, That he understands and knows Me, That I am the LORD, exercising loving kind- ness, judgment, and righteousness in the earth. For in these I delight," says the LORD.Jer. 9:23-24
Right Basis for Glorying 23 Thus says the LORD: "Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, Let not the mighty man glory in his might, Nor let the rich man glory in his riches; 24 But let him who glories glory in this, That he understands and knows Me, That I am the LORD, exercising loving kind- ness, judgment, and righteousness in the earth. For in these I delight," says the LORD.Jer. 9:23-24
We Know and Understand God!!!
No man is educated who does not know the true God!
We Know and Understand God!!! No man is educated who does not know the true God! Distance Between God and Man
We Know and Understand God!!! No man is educated who does not know the true God! Distance Between God and Man His thoughts
We Know and Understand God!!! 8 "For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways," says the LORD. 9 "For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways, And My thoughts than your thoughts. Isaiah 55:8-9
We Know and Understand God!!! No man is educated who does not know the true God! Distance Between God and Man His thoughts His power
We Know and Understand God!!! 10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Eph. 6:10
We Know and Understand God!!! No man is educated who does not know the true God! Distance Between God and Man His thoughts His power His riches
We Know and Understand God!!! 18 the eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, Eph. 1:18
We Know and Understand God!!! No man is educated who does not know the true God! Distance Between God and Man His thoughts His power His riches His “everything”
We Know God!!! Knowing the Lord (Jehovah)
Right Basis for Glorying 23 Thus says the LORD: "Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, Let not the mighty man glory in his might, Nor let the rich man glory in his riches; 24 But let him who glories glory in this, That he understands and knows Me, That I am the LORD, exercising loving kind- ness, judgment, and righteousness in the earth. For in these I delight," says the LORD.Jer. 9:23-24
We Know God!!! Knowing the Lord (Jehovah) Know the Lord’s loving kindness
Right Basis for Glorying 23 Thus says the LORD: "Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, Let not the mighty man glory in his might, Nor let the rich man glory in his riches; 24 But let him who glories glory in this, That he understands and knows Me, That I am the LORD, exercising loving kind- ness, judgment, and righteousness in the earth. For in these I delight," says the LORD.Jer. 9:23-24
We Know God!!! Knowing the Lord (Jehovah) Know the Lord’s loving kindness Knowing the Lord’s judgment
Right Basis for Glorying 23 Thus says the LORD: "Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, Let not the mighty man glory in his might, Nor let the rich man glory in his riches; 24 But let him who glories glory in this, That he understands and knows Me, That I am the LORD, exercising loving kind- ness, judgment, and righteousness in the earth. For in these I delight," says the LORD.Jer. 9:23-24
We Know God!!! Knowing the Lord (Jehovah) Know the Lord’s loving kindness Knowing the Lord’s judgment Knowing the Lord’s righteousness
Right Basis for Glorying 23 Thus says the LORD: "Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, Let not the mighty man glory in his might, Nor let the rich man glory in his riches; 24 But let him who glories glory in this, That he understands and knows Me, That I am the LORD, exercising loving kind- ness, judgment, and righteousness in the earth. For in these I delight," says the LORD.Jer. 9:23-24
We Know God!!! Knowing the Lord (Jehovah) Know the Lord’s loving kindness Knowing the Lord’s judgment Knowing the Lord’s righteousness Knowing the Lord’s delights
Right Basis for Glorying 23 Thus says the LORD: "Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, Let not the mighty man glory in his might, Nor let the rich man glory in his riches; 24 But let him who glories glory in this, That he understands and knows Me, That I am the LORD, exercising loving kind- ness, judgment, and righteousness in the earth. For in these I delight," says the LORD.Jer. 9:23-24
14 For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, 15 from whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, 16 that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man, 17 that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love, 18 may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height--
19 to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. 20 Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, 21 to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen. Eph. 3:14-21
Getting to Know Him
Believe in HimHeb. 11:6 Turn (repent) from sinLuke 13:3 Confess ChristRom. 10:9 Baptism Acts 2:38 Added to His Kingdom, His Church Live Faithfully Rev. 2:10