In the last of the last days, the chosen of GOD will only give glory to GOD!
Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in 1st Corinthians chapter 1:
26 For you see your calling, brethren, that not many wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called.
In other Words, brothers and sisters, consider who you were when God called you to salvation. Not many of you were wise scholars by human standards, nor were many of you in positions of power. Not many of you were considered the elite when you answered God’s call.
It is clear that FATHER did not choose us based on our unique human, soulish qualities.
27 But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to put to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to put to shame the things which are mighty;
When men are exalted by the world, their pride becomes so puffed up, they think they are endowed with superior qualities. This causes them to think that their ways are better than anyone else’s. As Proverbs 16:18 states: pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall.
28 and the base things of the world and the things which are despised God has chosen, and the things which are not, to bring to nothing the things that are,
In other Words, He chose the lowly, the laughable in the world’s eyes—nobodies—so that He would shame the somebodies. For He chose what is regarded as insignificant in order to supersede what is regarded as prominent.
I am a nobody even though when I was young and immature, I wanted to be a “somebody” causing me to be “self-promoting”. My pride was clearly an issue that I had to overcome, very painful at times. Have I totally overcome pride in my life? No, not totally. However, I can better identify it when it raises its ugly head. I now repent and go on. I find that it is better to keep my mouth shut rather than direct attention to me. I have found that FATHER uses me in spite of me.
29 that no flesh should glory in His Presence.
Why do you think that everyone who comes into the Presence of HIS Glory, drops to the ground? His Glory exposes the reality of who we really are and our full and complete weakness in HIS Presence.
Luke recorded by The Holy Spirit such an event in Acts chapter 9:
3 As Saul (who is Paul) journeyed he came near Damascus, and suddenly a light shone around him from Heaven.
4 Then he fell to the ground, and heard a voice saying to him, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?”
5 And he said, “Who are You, Lord?” Then the Lord said, “I am Jesus, Whom you are persecuting. It is hard for you to kick against the goads.”
6 So he, trembling and astonished, said, “Lord, what do You want me to do?” Then the Lord said to him, “Arise and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.”
7 And the men who journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing a voice but seeing no one.
8 Then Saul arose from the ground, and when his eyes were opened he saw no one. But they led him by the hand and brought him into Damascus.
9 And he was three days without sight, and neither ate nor drank.
Saul had the ultimate corrective interview with Jesus. Later Paul would write by The Holy Spirit in Philippians chapter 3:
4 though I also might have confidence in the flesh. If anyone else thinks he may have confidence in the flesh, I more so:
5 circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of the Hebrews; concerning the law, a Pharisee;
6 concerning zeal, persecuting the church; concerning the righteousness which is in the law, blameless. 7 But what things were gain to me, these I have counted loss for Christ.
In other words, he said “Yet all of the accomplishments that I once took credit for, I’ve now forsaken them and I regard it all as nothing compared to the delight of experiencing Jesus Christ as my Lord!”
Our past accomplishments are worthless when we truly experience Jesus Christ as Our Lord. Let us jettison our past, the good and bad, and focus on our relationship with Christ. No one else deserves to be exalted in any way shape or form. I had to repent of my numerous, past prideful acts. Now, I focus on only exalting Christ in my words and conduct.
As Paul wrote in 1st Corinthians chapter 1:
30 But of Him you are in Christ Jesus, Who became for us Wisdom from God-and righteousness and sanctification and redemption-
31 that, as it is written, “He who glories, let him glory in the LORD.”
No one else deserves such glory!