If I appear great in their eyes, the Lord is most graciously helping me to see how absolutely nothing I am without Him, and helping me to keep little in my own eyes. He does use me. But I am so concerned that the uses me and that it is not of me the work is done. The axe cannot boast of the trees it has cut down. It could do nothing but for the woodsman. He made it, he sharpened it, and he used it. The moment he throws it aside, it becomes only old iron. O that I may never lose sight of this. (Quoted in MacArthur New Testament Commentary Matthew 16-23, Chicago: Moody, 1988 page 242)
_________________John Graves
Thanks for sharing that insightful illustration. Without Him I can do nothing. With Him I can do anything!Its good to be reminded exactly who is doing what.Not to derail the thread, but I noticed this was taken from a MacArthur commentary. Would you share your thoughts on this one or any other MacArthur commentaries you have used?
_________________TJ
Not to derail the thread, but I noticed this was taken from a MacArthur commentary. Would you share your thoughts on this one or any other MacArthur commentaries you have used?
sorry for such a long reply. Hope this helps.