"But when he had become strong he grew proud, to his destruction." (2 Chronicles 26:16)
There is much to learn from Uzziah...mostly how not to be. Be we are all like him because pride is our deepest and most original sin.
For even when we have done something incredibly well: got a good grade, built a wonderful house, raised good kids, completed a successful job, hit the winning homerun, forgave the sinner, fed the hungry, and gave water to the thirsty-----all this was done through the power and gifts given to us from God. All comes from God's abundance. It is okay to feel satisfied and to enjoy the goodness of living generously and utilizing these gifts given to us. But in the end, let us always remember:
All things come of thee, O Lord, and of thine own have I given thee.
Pride is our greatest weakness; Humility our greatest strength.
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