127 Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain (Psalm 127:1).
This verse should add perspective to our lives. The perspective is that we should start everything with God. Starting anywhere other than with God means that what is started is temporary. Seeking God’s approval should be our first priority not an after-thought. At the core of seeking God’s approval is the idea of submission. When we submit to God first, we are admitting that it is He that is great and all knowing. Our pride is reduced and held in check. This is to our benefit since pride in our own ability is really false pride. The pride we should have is in God, and God alone.
This verse should add perspective to our lives. The perspective is that we should start everything with God. Starting anywhere other than with God means that what is started is temporary. Seeking God’s approval should be our first priority not an after-thought. At the core of seeking God’s approval is the idea of submission. When we submit to God first, we are admitting that it is He that is great and all knowing. Our pride is reduced and held in check. This is to our benefit since pride in our own ability is really false pride. The pride we should have is in God, and God alone.
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