“Let not the wise man boast of his wisdom or the strong man boast of his strength

Or the rich man boast of his riches, but let him who boasts boast about this;

That he understands and knows me, that I am the Lord, who exercises kindness, justice

And righteousness on earth, for in these I delight, “declares the Lord.”

                                                                                -Jeremiah 9:23-24 (NIV)

 “ I am convinced that there is nothing more important for us than what we think about God.Here are just a few reasons I believe our view of God is so important. It:

 Enhances our worship and prompts our praise.

Shapes our moral and ethical standards.

Directly affects our response to pain and hardship.

Motivates our response toward fortune, fame, power and pleasure.

Gives us strength when we are tempted.

Keeps us faithful and courageous when we are outnumbered.

Determines our lifestyle and dictates our behavior.

Gives meaning and significance to relationships.

Sensitizes our conscience and creates the desire to be obedient.

Simulates hope to go on, regardless of what lies ahead of us.

Enables us to know what to reject and what to respect while riveted to planet Earth.

Is the foundation upon which Everything, rests!

Never think that what you think about God doesn’t make much difference. The reality is this. It determines everything.”

<!--[if !supportLists]-->-          Charles Swindoll,  The Living Insights Bible<!--[endif]-->