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Deuteronomy 8:17 · KJV

"And thou say in thine heart, My power and the might of mine hand hath gotten me this wealth."

King James Version

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Passage Context

15Who led thee through that great and terrible wilderness, wherein were fiery serpents, and scorpions, and drought, where there was no water; who brought thee forth water out of the rock of flint;
16Who fed thee in the wilderness with manna, which thy fathers knew not, that he might humble thee, and that he might prove thee, to do thee good at thy latter end;
17And thou say in thine heart, My power and the might of mine hand hath gotten me this wealth.
18But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day.
19And it shall be, if thou do at all forget the LORD thy God, and walk after other gods, and serve them, and worship them, I testify against you this day that ye shall surely perish.

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Devotional Reflection

GratitudeHope

What do we have that didn't come to us because of God's kindness, a surprise blessing, a hard time that taught us a lesson, a providential chance, or our good health? And what will be our claim to grace when we stand before the throne of judgment? Only God's kind and loving gifts, which have made us pure, holy, and whole, give us a right to grace. We can't say this because of anything we have, do, or buy. Only God's kindness, love, and generosity can bring us the best gifts from heaven.

Prayer

I thank you, dear Father, for all the good things you have given me. All that I have, all that I am, and all that I hope to be in the future is because of your kindness and grace. Many thanks. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.

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