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"It takes a famous and recognised person to achieve that, which I am not"

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Judges 6:15 "And he said unto him, Oh my Lord, wherewith shall I save Israel? behold, my family is poor in Manasseh, and I am the least in my father's house."

God chose Gideon Saul and Paul who were all least and unpopular to do great and mighty things. He also chose Bethlemen; a least and unpopular town to do great and mighty things to prove to man that it is all about God's ability. Zec4:6

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1Corinthians 15:9 ,9 "For I am the least of the apostles, who am not fit to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.",10 "But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I labored more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me."

Micah 5:2 "But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of you shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting."

1Samuel 9:21 "And Saul answered and said, Am not I a Benjamite, of the smallest of the tribes of Israel? and my family the least of all the families of the tribe of Benjamin? why then speak you so to me?"

Philippians 3:3 "For we are the circumcision, who worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh."

My confidence and joy of success is in Christ and not in who I am and what I have in the natural

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"I am not known an recognised, how can I can I do any great thing"

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1Samuel 16:11 "And Samuel said unto Jesse, Are here all your children? And he said, There remains yet the youngest, and, behold, he keeps the sheep. And Samuel said unto Jesse, Send and bring him: for we will not sit down till he comes here."

Your popularity before God is more important than your popularity before men

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Judges 6:14 ,14 "And the LORD looked upon him, and said, Go in this your might, and you shall save Israel from the hand of the Midianites: have not I sent you?",15 "And he said unto him, Oh my Lord, wherewith shall I save Israel? behold, my family is poor in Manasseh, and I am the least in my father's house."

1Samuel 9:19 ,19 "And Samuel answered Saul, and said, I am the seer: go up before me unto the high place; for you shall eat with me today, and tomorrow I will let you go, and will tell you all that is in your heart.",20 "And as for your donkeys that were lost three days ago, set not your mind on them; for they are found. And on whom is all the desire of Israel? Is it not on you, and on all your father's house?",21 "And Saul answered and said, Am not I a Benjamite, of the smallest of the tribes of Israel? and my family the least of all the families of the tribe of Benjamin? why then speak you so to me?"

1Corinthians 1:27 But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God has chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;

1Corinthians 15:9 ,9 "For I am the least of the apostles, who am not fit to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.",10 "But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I labored more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me."

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"I was the one who made this possible"

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Colossians 1:18 "And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence."

Anything that glorifies itself cannot glorify Christ and anything that does not glorify Christ cannot be glorified for the extent of glory in anything is the extent of glory it gives to Christ

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"I will submit to this one rather because he has more respect and wisdom"

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Jeremiah 3:15 "And I will give you shepherds according to my heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding."

You don't choose who to submit to but you discover whom God has ordained over you to submit to

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Romans 8:14 "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God."

2Corinthians 5:7 "(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)"

1Corinthians 1:27 But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God has chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;

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"If I am not famous, I can't be happy, important"

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Matthew 19:30 But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first.

Matthew 18:4 "Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven."

Philippians 4:4 "Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice."

Joy is sourced from God

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Hebrews 1:9 "You have loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore God, even your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness above your fellows."

Joy is a spirit and not just an emotion

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Romans 14:17 "For the kingdom of God is not food and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit."

Nehemiah 8:10 "Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet wine, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be you grieved; for the joy of the LORD is your strength."

Joy is from God

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Psalm 16:11 You will show me the path of life: in your presence is fullness of joy; at your right hand there are pleasures forevermore.

Joy is the presence of God

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"Everybody must know that I was the one who did this"

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Jeremiah 9:23 ,23 "Thus says the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches:",24 "But let him that glories glory in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the LORD who exercises lovingkindness, justice, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, says the LORD."

Colossians 1:18 "And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence."

James 1:17 "Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning."

Ephesians 2:9 "Not of works, lest any man should boast."

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"I want to do something that I would be seen and recognised and not this"

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Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"

Ephesians 6:6 "Not with eye service, as men pleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;"

Matthew 6:4 That your alms may be in secret: and your Father who sees in secret himself shall reward you openly.

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"If this person has got this, The I must also get it"

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Philippians 2:3 Let nothing be done through strife or vain glory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than themselves.

Exodus 20:17 "You shall not covet your neighbor's house, you shall not covet your neighbor's wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his donkey, nor any thing that is your neighbor's."

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"Everybody has it, I must also get one"

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Philippians 2:3 Let nothing be done through strife or vain glory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than themselves.

Exodus 20:17 "You shall not covet your neighbor's house, you shall not covet your neighbor's wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his donkey, nor any thing that is your neighbor's."

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