“Our sufficiency is of God.” ~ 2 Cor.3:5
Paul was brilliant, well-educated, and strong- willed. For such a man, it would be easy to fall into the trap of being self-sufficient. But, with all his natural attributes, he could not be lured or coaxed by the subtle one into that confining cage.
The definition of the word “sufficient” is “adequate for the purpose.” The secret of this man’s power lay in the fact that he believed himself to be inadequate to accomplish anything worthwhile, apart from God. God was sufficient in every area of Paul’s life, he knew his talents weren’t.
Jesus said, “Without Me ye can do nothing.”
Whether intellectual, emotional, physical, or spiritual, God’s grace was sufficient for this little man with the giant character. He was careful to let all know that whatever he achieved in life was because of God. He did not put a period after his statement, “I can do all things.” but, rather, added, “...through Christ which strengtheneth me.” He had grasped the great truth that so few of us realize, which is this: we cannot draw our next breath apart from God’s mercy and His permission.
"Self-help books will not help you on to God."~ rds
by an Aged Saint
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Great, Dad.