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  THE STRENGTH OF HUMILITY
  by A.W. Tozer
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Summary: In the kingdom of heaven, God values weakness and dependence on
Him, rather than human strength and achievement.

Topics: "Humility", "True Strength"
Scripture References: Psalm 147:6, Proverbs 3:34, Isaiah 40:29, Matthew 5:5, Luke 1:52, 1 Corinthians 1:27, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Philippians 2:3, James 4:6, 1 Peter 5:6

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A.W. Tozer emphasizes the paradox of humility in the kingdom of heaven,
where the weak are made strong and the proud often find themselves
ineffective. He points out that human standards of strength and courage
can lead to spiritual defeat, as God values humility and reliance on Him
over carnal confidence. Tozer reminds us that true strength comes from
God, who empowers the faint-hearted and distances Himself from the
proud. The sermon challenges listeners to reconsider their definitions
of strength and success in light of God's perspective.

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CONTENT
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In the kingdom of heaven, weak things become mighty and mighty things
often prove to be useless. God seeth not as man seeth, and the things
that are held in high esteem among men may be scorned by the Most High
God, maker of heaven and earth.

That carnal courage so prized in the kingdom of Adam may be the direct
cause of constant and humiliating defeat among Christians. God will not
be under the necessity of using fleshly means to accomplish His
spiritual ends. The bold ?strength of character? which helps men to
forge to the front, to get the best jobs, to overawe their opponents,
may stand squarely in the way of all efforts to progress in the life of
the Spirit. God still gives courage to the faint, and He knoweth the
proud afar off.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/aw-tozer/the-strength-of-humility/
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