Self made man
June 9, 2021
I cringe when I hear someone say, “I’m self made.” They’re attributing their success to their own intellect, hard work, and initiative. Valuable attributes, yes, but where did your intellect come from? What part did you play in the unique combination of your genes, or having a strong body? What part did you play in the continent on which you were born, the country, county, or address?
Job and David agreed both asking, “What is man,” that God should even notice us. Job 7:17 Psalm 144:3
Does thinking we are self made matter? Absolutely. Human pride is in that equation, and prejudice too. 43 verses in Scripture refer to God’s opinion about the humble person, how He willingly instructs them and looks out for their interests. That trumps being self made.