A dose of reality

Gal. 6:3,4 "For if anyone thinks he is something when he is nothing, he deceives himself. But each one must examine his own work, and then he will have reason for boasting in regard to himself alone, and not in regard to another."

It reminds me of the preacher in Eccl. who says that at the end of the day we ought to just be thankful and content, and enjoy the work that God has wrought through us.

We must be careful how we view ourselves, for it will bleed through our actions.

Just be a servant, don't take yourself too seriously. Don't stand up for your own cause. Don't fight for respect and honor, show by action that you are more interested in God's honor and He will exalt you.

Then, you will be effective...