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  II CHRONICLES 9:1
  by Chuck Smith
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Summary: The sermon emphasizes the importance of bringing glory to God,
rather than seeking to display righteousness and humility for personal
gain.

Topics: "Glorifying God", "Humility and Righteousness"
Scripture References: 2 Chronicles 9:1-8, Proverbs 11:2, Isaiah 42:8, Matthew 5:16, John 15:8, Romans 12:3, Philippians 2:3-4, Colossians 3:23-24, James 4:10, 1 Peter 5:6

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DESCRIPTION
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Chuck Smith discusses the visit of the Queen of Sheba to Solomon,
emphasizing her purpose in seeking wisdom and the resulting glory that
came to God through Solomon's humility and righteousness. He highlights
the importance of balancing one's life as a believer, where true
righteousness and humility cannot be consciously displayed but are
evident through one's actions and character. Smith warns against the
temptation to seek personal glory rather than glorifying God, stressing
that our chief purpose should be to reflect God's glory in our lives.

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CONTENT
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I. VISIT OF SOLOMON BY QUEEN OF SHEBA.

A. Purpose of visit - vs. 1.

B. Discovery of visit - vs. 2-4.

C. Result of visit - vs. 8.

II. "LET YOUR LIGHT SO SHINE."

A. Fine balance of believer's life.

1. Righteousness and humility - 2 qualities.

a. Impossible to consciously display them.

b. Some people attempt to display righteousness.

1. By their dress

2. In their worship

3. In their canversation

c. An attempt to reveal only testifies to a lack.

d. Same is true of humility - can not be

displayed - it just shows.

2. Had Solomon attempted to show wisdom, would have

brought glory to self.

a. This is underlying reason why person seeks to

display - not to glorify God but self.

3. Our chief purpose is to brIng glory to God.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/chuck-smith/ii-chronicles-91/
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