Shall we then flaunt proudly
in your sight? By Henry Law. This is what the
Lord says, Let not the wise man boast of his wisdom, or the strong
man boast of his strength, or the rich man boast of his riches. Jeremiah 9.23 Who are we that pride should
swell within us? Our original is the mire beneath
our feet. Dust we are, and unto dust we
soon return. In material we do not surpass
the most detestable reptile. Whatever difference of form and
intellect is ours is freely granted by your goodness. Our every faculty
of mind and body is your undeserved gift. Thus low as creatures, we are
far lower as sinners. We have times without number
trampled on your righteous law. Sin's deformity is stamped upon
us, Its hideousness darkens on our brow, Its loathsome touch
has fixed corruption on us. Shall we then flaunt proudly
in your sight? The lowest depths of self-abasement
is our due place. We are far less than nothing
in your all-seeing eye. Help us to see ourselves as we
are seen by you. Then pride must wither, vanish,
decay, and die. Your Word assures us that you
give grace to the lowly, humble our hearts before you, and then
replenish them with your choicest gifts. May our position ever
be the lowliest of the lowly, that our spiritual riches may
exceedingly abound. Enable us to walk on earth, even
as your beloved Son walked. He is our most perfect model. He was meek and lowly in heart. Let His meekness be our all-covering
garb. Clothe us entirely with His humility.