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Living By Faith and Human Pride
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughIn the context of the Bible's teachings on God's sovereignty and human accountability, Leviathan emerges as a formidable symbol of power and influence over mankind. Job 41:34 portrays God describing Leviathan as a being who beholds every high thing and is king over all the children of pride. This depiction emphasizes Leviathan's role not just as a creature of monstrous physical appearance, but as a living entity with strong leadership qualities and a profound ability to dominate. Leviathan strikes fear into men to enforce submission and control over them. As the king of pride, Leviathan rules over the masses of unconverted people who resist submission to God, marking them as enemies of the divine purpose. Whether these followers are aware or not, they have been forcibly inducted into Leviathan's service, highlighting the pervasive and coercive nature of this being's influence.

Job: Things Left Unsaid
Sermon by David C. GrabbeIn Job 41, God's final message to Job centers on Leviathan, a creature over which only God has dominion. Leviathan is described with such ferocity and strength that it underscores the powerlessness of mankind before this beast. God's questions about Leviathan highlight the vast difference between man and God, emphasizing Job's inability to contend with such a powerful being on his own. This description serves as a reminder of God's continual protection against Satan, whom Leviathan symbolizes, and the folly of Job challenging God when it is God who defends him. Furthermore, Leviathan's impenetrable scales are likened to Job's own defenses, suggesting that nothing could penetrate Job's self-justification until God's direct intervention. The chapter concludes with Leviathan being described as king over all the children of pride, a poignant reminder to Job of his own prideful state and the need for repentance.
Living by Faith: Human Pride
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughIn Job 41, God describes Leviathan as a being of immense power and influence over mankind. Leviathan strikes fear into men to bring them into submission and control them. He is portrayed as the king of pride, ruling over the children of pride, who are those with characteristics similar to their father or king. These children of pride are the masses of unconverted people who are not submissive to God and are considered enemies of God.
Where Does Righteousness Come From?
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeJob was righteous because of the work of God, forming his righteousness out of nothing, guiding events and providing an environment in which character was formed.
From Pride to Humility
Sermon by John O. ReidTwo tests to reveal the presence of pride are the way we treat others (especially our own family) and the way we receive instruction or correction.

Pride, Humility, and the Day of Atonement
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughThe Day of Atonement, when God commands us to afflict our souls, is a day of self-evaluation and repentance to seek unity with Him and our brethren.
Conspiracy Theory (Part Nine)
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The belief that technology has made us better is really a facade, masking the reality that intangible factors of love and hope have hopelessly deteriorated.
The Spiritual Mark of the Beast
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughAnger and hostility, driven by self-centered competitive pride constitute Satan's spiritual mark that divides nations, ethnic groups, families, and the church.
Another Look at the Book of Job
CGG Weekly by David C. GrabbeWhere did Job's righteousness come from? Was his character a product of evolution, or was it intelligently formed out of nothingness like the rest of creation?
The Handwriting is on the Wall: Conspiracies
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Conspiracies by political actors have led to grasping at power. We must not worry about conspiracies, but instead align ourselves with God's Kingdom.
The New World Order Rises
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The Beast is a reality, and it is coming to pass in the scope of globalism. Satan has a vast reservoir of people he can work through; we used to be a part of it.
Psalms: Book Four (Part Four): God as Creator
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe creation offers compelling testimony to the intricacies which preclude even the possibility of evolution. Evolution is a futile attempt to get rid of God.