lot to be modest about.’2 The point is that we all have a lot to be modest about. It will do us good to remind ourselves of that frequently. Scripture multiplies blessings to the humble: they will be saved (2 Sam. 22:28); led and taught (Ps. 25:9); lifted up (Ps. 147:6); looked to (Isa. 66:2); and given grace (James 4:6; 1 Peter 5:5). On the other hand, there are many warnings for the proud. A young man fresh out of theological college was excited about preaching his first sermon in his home church.
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