• James 3:13-18
    Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by good conduct that his works are done in the meekness of wisdom. But if you have bitter envy and self-seeking in your hearts, do not boast and lie against the truth. This wisdom does not descend from above, but is earthly, sensual, demonic. For where envy and self-seeking exist, confusion and every evil thing are there. But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy. Now the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.
     
  • Isaiah 14:12-14
    "How you are fallen from heaven,
    O Lucifer, son of the morning!
    How you are cut down to the ground,
    You who weakened the nations!
    For you have said in your heart:
    'I will ascend into heaven,
    I will exalt my throne above the stars of God;
    I will also sit on the mount of the congregation
    On the farthest sides of the north;
    I will ascend above the heights of the clouds,
    I will be like the Most High.'

     
  • Revelation 12:9
    So the great dragon was cast out, that serpent of old, called the Devil and Satan, who deceives the whole world; he was cast to the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.
     
  • Ezekiel 28:14-17
    "You were the anointed cherub who covers;
    I established you;
    You were on the holy mountain of God;
    You walked back and forth in the midst of fiery stones.
    You were perfect in your ways from the day you were created,
    Till iniquity was found in you.
    "By the abundance of your trading
    You became filled with violence within,
    And you sinned;
    Therefore I cast you as a profane thing
    Out of the mountain of God;
    And I destroyed you, O covering cherub,
    From the midst of the fiery stones.
    "Your heart was lifted up because of your beauty;
    You corrupted your wisdom for the sake of your splendor;
    I cast you to the ground,
    I laid you before kings,
    That they might gaze at you.

     
  • Jude 1:6
    And the angels who did not keep their proper domain, but left their own abode, He has reserved in everlasting chains under darkness for the judgment of the great day;
     
  • Psalm 10:4
    The wicked in his proud countenance does not seek God;
    God is in none of his thoughts.
     
  • Matthew 7:15
    "Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.
     
For more scripture references, please see Bible verses for Power, Seeking


Resources

Habakkuk: God's Power and Patience

Sermonette by James Beaubelle

God has expressed infinite patience with Jacob's rebellious children, but He has also put a time limit on their tolerance and craving for lawlessness.


The Greatness of God's Power

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

Power is a profound desire for many in this world. Athletes seek power to achieve their goals, while leaders of nations often compromise everything for it. Satan craves power above all else, as evidenced by a Satan worshipper who, in a chilling voice, declared power as his motivation. Yet, true power, the ability to exercise …


The Meek Shall Inherit the Earth

Article by J. Edwin Pope

God makes tremendous promises of blessing and reward to those who develop meekness in their lives. David writes, The meek will He guide in judgment: and the meek will He teach His way (Psalm 25:9). Another psalmist declares, The LORD lifteth up the meek: He casteth the wicked down to the ground (Psalm 147:6). In contrast to …


Taking Our Lead From God

Article by Staff

In the pursuit of power, many within God's church have mirrored the contentious spirit of Korah, seeking lead-dog status rather than following God's designated leadership. This drive for dominance, seen in both the world and the church, reflects a worldly mindset of self-exaltation and presumptuousness, forgetting that God …


Coattails

CGG Weekly by David C. Grabbe

Nimrod, Babylon's founder, was a narcissistic, arrogant, ungodly rebel who strove for preeminence. Most of his world clung to his coattails for security.


Don't Be a Politician

Sermon by Mike Ford

Jesus proved that one cannot become a leader through political intrigue, but by assuming the position of a humble servant. God sets Himself against the proud.


A Political Hurricane

Commentary by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Mass media and social media have been deliberately poking political hot buttons, purposely dividing the people of this nation to take adversary positions.


Would Jesus Christ Vote? (Part One)

Bible Study by Martin G. Collins

Because it is not directly mentioned in Scripture, people often ask if voting is biblically condoned. The real question is, would Jesus vote?



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