5. Ability (God is able to accomplish His work through us)
I If we are willing to follow God, he accomplishes much through us. Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever Amen" (Ephesians 3:20-21, NIV).
6. Humility
If we humble ourselves, God will honor us. Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time" (I Peter 5:6, NIV). He has showed you, Oman, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God" (Micah 6:8, NIV) But he give us more grace. That is why Scripture says 'God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble' Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double- minded. Grieve, mourn and wail. Change your laughter to mourning and your joy to gloom. Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up" (James 4:6-10, NIV)
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