Pastor Ralph Posted March 21, 2005 Report Share Posted March 21, 2005 Q4. (2:9-11) We know we're supposed to humble ourselves like Jesus did. But how can we know whether or not God will exalt us? Why do we get impatient with this? What does our impatience sometimes lead to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kas Posted April 24, 2005 Report Share Posted April 24, 2005 If we humble ourselves in expectation of being exalted then our motives prove to be self-minded rather than Christ-minded and God won't honor that nonsense. Our hearts must be sincere in following Christ if it isn't we're not being honest with ourselves. As Christ became perfect through suffering, can we expect to glide through life? Where's the learning, the maturing? Impatience leads to us taking control of the situation rather than letting God and we certainly don't benefit from that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindaparadise Posted April 27, 2005 Report Share Posted April 27, 2005 We know we're supposed to humble ourselves like Jesus did. But how can we know whether or not God will exalt us? because Jesus said that he would. are we now doubting his WORD? just believe in Jesus (GOD) he'll take care of the rest. let him have the reins. Why do we get impatient with this? because we want everything yesterday. and the devil is there putting the doubt in our minds. don't let him have the chance. What does our impatience sometimes lead to? it causes us to sin some more. because the devil got in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daeBee Posted April 27, 2005 Report Share Posted April 27, 2005 God said He would exalt - lift up - those who humble themselves before Him. What more do we need to believe it? We get impatient with this because God's timing is perfect and ours is, "I want it NOW!" We don't trust Him enough when we are impatient. When impatient, when we stray from trusting Him, we tend to do things to "fix" it on our own - PRIDE, sin enters in and we mess things up. In the process, we miss what blessings God is giving us in the 'waiting time". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sage Posted April 27, 2005 Report Share Posted April 27, 2005 We know we're supposed to humble ourselves like Jesus did. But how can we know whether or not God will exalt us? I think everyone who believes in the Word knows that God will exalt the humble, because he states it there. Personally, I know that He will. Why do we get impatient with this? Our impatience comes from not wanting to suffer through the ucomfortable stuff (being humble is not easy!). Then, if this is true, and our eyes are only on the end result, then are our hearts truly in the right place?! What does our impatience sometimes lead to? Pride = sin = distance from our Lord! Being humble is something that I constantly have to work on. At the same time, the people I admire the most are humble people. Why is it so hard for me?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Rivera Posted April 27, 2005 Report Share Posted April 27, 2005 We know we're supposed to humble ourselves like Jesus did. But how can we know whether or not God will exalt us? Mat 23:12 states: "Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted." (KJV) This is clear and to the point, there is no doubt after reading Matthew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MannyVelarde Posted April 29, 2005 Report Share Posted April 29, 2005 We know we're supposed to humble ourselves like Jesus did. But how can we know whether or not God will exalt us? we should humble ourselves because God commanded us to. Jesus is our Rabbi - we are supposed to walk as He did - - and we know that by obedience God will exalt us - - and even if he chose not to exalt us - that would and should be enough! Why do we get impatient with this? because we are a fast passed people - we even get upset when we go to MacDonald's - if we have to wait one minute more. we are result oriented - we suffer from lack of faith - and trusting God. What does our impatience sometimes lead to? sin - and then taking control - not being humble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Sgt_Z_Squad Posted April 29, 2005 Report Share Posted April 29, 2005 4a.) (2:9-11) We know we are supposed to humble ourselves like Jesus did. But how can we know whether or not God will exalt us? 4a.) Paul writes: "If what he has built survives, he will receive a reward. If it is burned up, he will suffer loss; he himself will be saved, but only as one escaping through the flames." (1 Corinthians 3:14-15) Paul describes our Day before the Lord and our work in Christ will be shown for what it is. All our hay, straw, gold and silver. 4b.) (2:9-11) Why do we get impatient with this? 4b.) Because we are set on our time schedule and not the Lords. 4c.) (2:9-11) What does our impatience sometimes lead to? 4c.) Discouragement, anger at God not working fast enough to get our plan in action; giving up.Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering porduces perseverance, perseverance, character; and character, hope." (Romans 5:3) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
June Posted April 29, 2005 Report Share Posted April 29, 2005 IF WE LIVE AND OBEY HIS WORD WE WILL BE EXALTED. THE WORD DOES NOT LIE. IT SAYS IT AND I BELIEVE IT.( JAMES 4:10) BECAUSE WE CAN NOT SEE, OR TOUCH IT WE BECOME IMPATIENT. IF WE DO NOT GROW WEAK IN WELL DOING AND KEEP THE FAITH , IN DUE TIME HE WILL EXALT US. HUMBLE OURSELVES TO BE SERVANTS. OUR IMPATIENCE SOMETIMES LEADS US TO SIN. WE DON'T "SEE" AND WE GET THE ATTITUDE OF "WHAT'S THE USE" SO WE BACKSLIDE. WE MUST REMEMBER THAT " EVERY KNEE WILL BOW AND EVERY TONGUE WILL CONFESS THAT JESUS IS LORD" EITHER NOW OR LATER. I PREFER NOW SO I CAN ENJOY ALL THE MANY BLESSINGS HE GIVES DAILY... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted April 29, 2005 Report Share Posted April 29, 2005 Lesson 3 Q 4 (a) We know we're supposed to humble ourselves like Jesus did. But how can we know whether or not God will exalt us? We can know whether or not God will exalt us by believing the Scriptures. The climax of the hymn is the early Christian confession, "Jesus Christ is Lord". For Christians there is only one Lord, Jesus Christ, who is one with God and shares God's Lordship, therefore if we believe this we will be exalted like our Lord Jesus Christ. ( We get impatient with this because we are human. We get impatient with waiting for God to work in and through us. © Our impatience sometimes leads us to exalt ourselves rather than wait on our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnus Posted April 30, 2005 Report Share Posted April 30, 2005 How can we be assured that God will exalt us when we humble ourselves? Because he told us he would Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pickledilly Posted April 30, 2005 Report Share Posted April 30, 2005 For most of us, I don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennLady01 Posted April 30, 2005 Report Share Posted April 30, 2005 Q4. (2:9-11) We know we're supposed to humble ourselves like Jesus did. But how can we know whether or not God will exalt us? "Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up." (James 4:10) "Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time." (1 Peter 5:6) The word of God is truth he cannot lie and he we see two places he says he will lift or exalt us up. We need to be humble and do as Christ our example. Why do we get impatient with this? Being human we want to be exalted by others and lifted up at the time we do things. This is the human part of us but we need not the praise of man for we shall receive all we need in heaven from the Father if we just do as we should. What does our impatience sometimes lead to? When we do not wait upon the Lord you will receive the glory from those here on this earth and once you have the glory of man you need not expect Jesus to still reward you. You have already received your reward. If we will but wait the reward is much greater from our Father and Lord. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherrylynn Posted April 30, 2005 Report Share Posted April 30, 2005 Q4. (2:9-11) We know we're supposed to humble ourselves like Jesus did. But how can we know whether or not God will exalt us? Why do we get impatient with this? What does our impatience sometimes lead to? We know God will exalt us if we humble ourselves because scripture tells us this will happen. Matthew 23:12 For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted. Job 22:29 When men are brought low and you say 'Lift them up!" then he will save the downcast. Proverbs 29:23 A man's pride brings him low, but a man of lowly spirit gains honor. Luke 14:11 For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself wil be exalted. James 4:10 Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up. We become impatient because, as I Peter 5:6 tells us we will be lifted up in due time, which is God's time and His timing is perfect but we may want it sooner than He plans for us. Our impatience can lead us to taking things into our own hands, which can lead us into sin and separation from God. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelOnLine Posted April 30, 2005 Report Share Posted April 30, 2005 Q4. (2:9-11) We know we're supposed to humble ourselves like Jesus did. But how can we know whether or not God will exalt us? We can know that God will exalt us because He said He would. "For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted." (Matthew 23:12) I believe the Word of God without question. Why do we get impatient with this? Patience is not a virtue that most of us have. When we are told that we will receive a gift as great as this, we want it NOW! What does our impatience sometimes lead to? When we become impatient, we are allowing Satan to rule our lives instead of God. Satan is always trying to put doubts in our minds concerning our Faith. We have to learn how to turn Satan off and keep our eyes on Jesus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grace Posted April 30, 2005 Report Share Posted April 30, 2005 We can know whether or not God will exalt us because the book of James tells us to humble ourselves under the might hand of God, and He will exalt us in due time. The book of 1 Thes. tells us that we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air. WE get impatient because there is a constant,ongoing battle between the flesh and the Spirit, and the mind is hostile toward God. We want to be obedient, but the flesh at times overcomes our desire for God. Our impatience will lead to our taking control of the situations in our lives, instead of waiting for the leading of the Holy SPirit. When we start doing things our way, then I believe that God leaves us to ourselves, until we realize the error of our ways, and turn in repentance to Him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candygoo58 Posted April 30, 2005 Report Share Posted April 30, 2005 Q4. (2:9-11) We know we're supposed to humble ourselves like Jesus did. But how can we know whether or not God will exalt us? Why do we get impatient with this? What does our impatience sometimes lead to? Its a promise to us that he will. 1Pe 5:6 Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time We get impatient becuase we get tired of waiting for him. We want to get it done. This leads us into not getting the best that God wants us to have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alicea Posted May 1, 2005 Report Share Posted May 1, 2005 Q4. (2:9-11) We know we're supposed to humble ourselves like Jesus did. But how can we know whether or not God will exalt us? Why do we get impatient with this? What does our impatience sometimes lead to? The point is to himble ourselves whether or not God exalts us, if we humble ourselves so we can be exalted, we are not truly humbling ourselves. If we get impatient, once again we are not truly humbling ourselves, which can lead to anger, resentment, pride, rebellion, and self promotion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Feet Posted May 2, 2005 Report Share Posted May 2, 2005 We are to humble before our Lord and God. That is all that is important on our part. Anything else that results from that is God's buisness. We get impatient anytime we don't have control. When we humble, we give up control. Impatience ussually leads us to places we don't often enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adetomi Popoola Posted May 3, 2005 Report Share Posted May 3, 2005 We know God will exalt us because the BIBLE says so and we belive God's word to be true. We get impatient because atimes we believe God is slow concerning his promise. We want the answer now i.e. immediately on anything we ask God for and God might just be telling us to wait. Our impatience causes us not to trust God fully, we go our own way which leads us into trouble atimes. So we must be very careful and wait on the Lord reminding Hime of his word. The Bible encourages us not to be weary in well doing because we will reap if we do not lose heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revking88 Posted May 3, 2005 Report Share Posted May 3, 2005 Because the Word says it over and over again. Jesus leads the way by example and through His own teaching. Jesus said it Himself. It is in our very nature. We want our rewards NOW! That is the way most of us were raised. Exalted is a kingly word and we all want it right now. Impatience is our nature, patience is learned. It is hard to wait for our exaltation an even harder for us to remain humble because we are human and we tend to exalt ourselves over everything. Sin, exalting ourselves over others, not serving others as we a supposed to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajady2000 Posted May 5, 2005 Report Share Posted May 5, 2005 Genuine humility combined with true love, works wonders in a fellowship and strenghtens fellow believers to go forward in their calling and faith. Any thing we do or act in the the church or family or society, should be only for the glory of our lord and savior Jesus Christ.Our reward is already with us that we can call the great God, ABBA, father. Any trace of impatience on our part can only impair our ability to be useful for HIS kingdom on this earth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda bass Posted May 6, 2005 Report Share Posted May 6, 2005 If we humble ourselves like Jesus did,how will we know whether or not God will exalt us? We know He will exalt us if we show true humility because God says so in His Word. " Therefore,whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven."(matt 23:12) "Humble yourselves before the Lord,and He will left you up."(James 4:10) "Humble yourselves,therefore,under God's mighty hand,that He may lift you up in due time."(I Peter 5:6) Why do we get impatient with this? Because we're not willing to wait. We want it yesterday. Also,we live in a time of instant gratification. What does our impatience sometimes lead to? Being controlled by our fleshly desires rather than allowing the Holy Spirit to guide us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cct1106 Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 We know we're suppose to humble ourselves like Jesus did. But how can we know whether or not God will exault us? If we acknowledge him publicly and privately, bend our knees and truly believe, God will exalt us. Why do we get impatient with this? Its because of all the things that are going on in this world and because some of us are just plain afraid. What does our impatience sometimes lead to? Back slidding or what some would call going off course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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