Our dependency on others and particularly on God is undeniable. Ultimately we owe everything to God. We are dependent on him for each breath we take, the materials the earth provides, our bodies, our talents and abilities, and our intelligence.
Of course we need to take action to improve our talents, increase our wealth, and groom ourselves. But none of it would be possible without what God gives to us first.
Given that we owe everything to God it makes false pride especially ridiculous.
The athlete that thinks they are better than other people because of their athletic skills.
The popular actress because of her physical beauty.
The rich person because of all the money they have.
The politician because of their power and status.
None of us are better than another because we are all equally dependent on God for our existence.
I spent two years as a missionary in Brazil living among people who materially had very little. As I put off my false pride and understood we were all equal my love for the people grew exponentially and my ability to help them increased.
(Amazons, Brazil, 1986)
King Benjamin said “I would that ye should remember, and always retain in remembrance, the greatness of God, and your own nothingness, and his goodness and long-suffering towards you.”
If there is something in your life that you have pride in, perhaps it’s worth re-evaluating. Acknowledge your dependence on God and you will have more peace.
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