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God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)

Various forms of pride: 1. Self-admiration – “Look at me!” a. Natural - my abilities, talents, assets. b. Spiritual - my spiritual gifts, my ministry. 2. Self-aggrandizement – “Don’t I look good/great?” a. Natural - my looks, my importance. b. Spiritual - my position in the church. 3. Self-attention – “Listen to me!” a. Natural - my understanding and viewpoint. b. Spiritual - my Biblical and theological knowledge. 4. Self-justification – “I am right!” a. Natural - my way is the right way. b. Spiritual - our doctrine and polity is right. 5. Self-sufficiency – “I can do it!” a. Natural - my abilities, my leadership. b. Spiritual - our programs will make it happen. 6. Self-aspiration – “Let me win!” a. Natural - competitive spirit; one-up-manship. b. Spiritual - our statistics will prove us successful. 7. Self-seeking – “Give me mine!” a. Natural - my rights; what I deserve. b. Spiritual - our political rights and physical edifice. 8. Self-exaltation – “Praise me!” a. Natural - my credit, glory, commendation. b. Spiritual - our procedures and success.

James Fowler

1. Want to be Well Known or Important (Isaiah 14:13-15; James 3:13-16; Romans 12:6). 2. Sinfully Competitive. 3. Want to Impress People (Luke 10:38-42). 4. Draw Attention to Myself (Proverbs 27:2). 5. Like to Talk About Myself. 6. Deceitful and Pretentious (Psalm 24:3-4, 26:2-4; Jeremiah 48:10; Proverbs 26:20-26). 7. Desire Recognition and Praise (John 5:41-44; Matthew 6:1, 23:5-7). 8. Not Fulfilled Serving Others (John 3:30). 9. Self Sufficient (Matthew 4:4; John 15:5; Acts 17:25; 2 Corinthians 12:7-10). 10. Anxious (Psalm 4:8; Philippians 4:6-7; 1 Peter 5:6-7). 11. Self Focused (Exodus 4:11; Job 10:8-11; Psalm 139:13-16; Isaiah 53:2; Jeremiah 1:5). 12. Fear Man (Proverbs 29:25). 13. Insecure. 14. Compare Myself. 15. Perfectionist. 16. Self Serving (Philippians 2:19-22). 17. Feel Better or Superior. 18. Think Highly of Myself (Romans 12:3, 16; James 2:1-4). 19. Credit Myself (1 Corinthians 4:6-7; 15:10). 20. Self Righteous (Luke 18:9-14). 21. Feel Deserving. 22. Ungrateful (Luke 17:11-19; Ephesians 5:19-20; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18; Colossians 3:15-17; Philippians 2:14). 23. Captive to Self Pity. 24. Jealous and Envious (James 3:13-16). 25. Unkind and Harsh (Ezekiel 16:49; Psalm 17:10; Proverbs 24:17-18; Luke 10:25-37). 26. Love to Reveal My Mind (Proverbs 18:2). 27. Know It All (1 Corinthians 8:1). 28. Like People to Know I Know. 29. Hard to Admit I Don‟t Know. 30. Don‟t Listen to Ordinary People. 31. Interruptive. 32. Don‟t Get Much Out of Teaching. 33. Thinking of Others During Teaching. 34. Not Teachable (Proverbs 12:1). 35. Don‟t Admit Wrong Doing (Proverbs 28:13; James 5:16). 36. Do Not Welcome Correction (Proverbs 15:12). 37. Resent People Who Correct Me (Proverbs 9:7-9). 38. Contentious and Argumentative (James 1:19-20). 39. Get Angry or Offended With Others (1 Corinthians 6:7). 40. Constantly in Conflicts (Proverbs 13:10). 41. Have Little Esteem or Respect for Others (Numbers 16:1-3). 42. Do Violence with My Mouth (Psalm 101:5; Romans 3:13-14; 3 John 1:9-10). 43. Sow Discord (Proverbs 28:25). 44. Demean or Belittle Others. 45. Critical. 46. Self Willed and Stubborn. 47. Independent (Proverbs 18:1; Luke 1:51-52). 48. Unaccountable (Acts 2:42; Hebrews 10:25). 49. Unsubmissive (Hebrews 13:17; 1 Peter 5:5). 50. Feel Mature.

Brent Detwiler

We Love God!

God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)

Shortbread with Amaranth

January 24, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Grains	American	Cookies	1	Recipe

INGREDIENTS

1/8	c	AM Amaranth Seed
3/4	c	AM Whole Wheat Flour
1/4	c	Honey
3/4	c	AM Rice Flour
1/4	c	Butter

INSTRUCTIONS

Mix all ingredients well to make a smooth dough.  Roll out 1/4 to 1/2 inch
thick into an approximate 8" circle.  Score halfway through the dough.
Bake on an ungreased cookie sheet for 17 minutes at 350 F.  Cut into
wedges after cooled and serve.
Source: Arrowhead Mills "The Native Americans" tri-fold
Reprinted by permission of Arrowhead Mills, Inc.
Electronic format courtesy of: Karen Mintzias
File ftp://ftp.idiscover.co.uk/pub/food/mealmaster/recipes/am.zip

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“When God ordains, He sustains.”