Daily Devotional: January 6 – Glory to Shame

How long, O you sons of men, will you turn my glory to shame? How long will you love worthlessness and seek falsehood? – Psalm 4:2

How does glory turn to shame? Glory turns to shame when glory becomes the object of our love and affection instead of God. Moses warned the tribe of Israel about turning away from God after He blesses them; He warned them against thinking that their blessing came by their own power and might (Deuteronomy 8:11-17). Moses knew very well that full bellies often invite foolishness, and blessings can be the beginning of blasphemies! King Solomon unequivocally proved Moses words by turning his glory to shame: The man (king Solomon) who asked God for wisdom instead of gold and silver ended up discarding wisdom by worshipping the gold and silver (in the form of idols) that God had brought him through wisdom. We serve a God who yearns jealously for us. Our love and affection are meant for Him and nothing else. As God blesses you, beware that you do not turn your new found glory to shame.

I will always worship the creator and not His blessings

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