Success and Power Can Breed Pride
I read about two kings today - Uzziah and his son Jotham. King Uzziah was a great king who God used mightily. 2 Chronicles 26:5 says "As long as he sought the LORD, God gave him success." God helped him build his kingdom making him famous throughout the region, giving him an strong army of over 307,000 soldiers, giving him wealth and power so that other countries paid him tribute year after year.
But as often happens to people who gain wealth, power, and success, Uzziah got proud. 2 Chronicles 26:15-16 says "His fame spread far and wide, for he was greatly helped until he became powerful. But after Uzziah became powerful, his pride led to his downfall." He began to sin against God who then gave him leprosy as his punishment. The King everyone wanted to be with, now became the King no one wanted to touch with a 10-foot pole.
King Jotham, Uzziah's son began to rule. He was a good learner for he followed the Lord and gained fame and success, but he did not let it go to his head as his father had done. 2 Chronincles 27:6 says "Jotham grew powerful because he walked steadfastly before the LORD his God."
Watch out in times of success, fame, wealth, and power. You will be tempted to become proud and internally take credit for your achievements. Stay humble giving God the glory and continue to trust in God and loving others.
But as often happens to people who gain wealth, power, and success, Uzziah got proud. 2 Chronicles 26:15-16 says "His fame spread far and wide, for he was greatly helped until he became powerful. But after Uzziah became powerful, his pride led to his downfall." He began to sin against God who then gave him leprosy as his punishment. The King everyone wanted to be with, now became the King no one wanted to touch with a 10-foot pole.
King Jotham, Uzziah's son began to rule. He was a good learner for he followed the Lord and gained fame and success, but he did not let it go to his head as his father had done. 2 Chronincles 27:6 says "Jotham grew powerful because he walked steadfastly before the LORD his God."
Watch out in times of success, fame, wealth, and power. You will be tempted to become proud and internally take credit for your achievements. Stay humble giving God the glory and continue to trust in God and loving others.
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