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Gal 2:6
6 As for those who seemed to be important — whatever they were makes no difference to me; God does not judge by external appearance — those men added nothing to my message.
NIV
I am always amazed as to how some men think so highly of themselves because of all the letters behind their names. They seem puffed up either because of the height of their education or for some the enormity of their wealth. Importance comes in many forms of which most of them have little to no meaning at all. I sure hope I do not come across to anyone as thinking I am important because of any the talents or knowledge I may process because of the blessing from God. The only real importance I have is being a child of God. As far as those others who for whatever reason think themselves important because of some earthly gain, it does not make any difference to me either. I see them, I recognize their egos and pride, and I feel a certain amount of pity for them. I can honestly say I am not jealous of their fame and fortune. I know who I am and where I belong in the Kingdom of God. I have my own calling, my own vision from God, my own revelation from the Lord as to how and what I am to be doing. Others may well be serving him or perhaps their own interests while appearing to serve him, I cannot judge them as all I see is their external appearance, although I do think God has gifted me with discernment and in many cases I have discerned some of them to be more self serving then God serving. This is the one thing I hope and pray I am not. All I really want to do is serve my Lord in doing whatever he desires of me to do with little to no regard for the approval of men in my endeavors but the approval of my Lord. Do I want to have a good reputation? Of course I think that is important as I am supposed to be the light, the salt, and a mirror reflecting God to others. I do need to be concerned as to how I am perceived by others, not wanting them to think of me as being puffed up or arrogant about myself. Of course what do I have to be puffed up about? Nothing, I only hold a photography degree, surely nothing from any bible school. I have no license, no ordination, and no official paid ministry. I hold no position or anything which would be cause for me to ever think I was someone special, except being a child of my God, and being a co-heir with Christ. That is all I am and will ever be, yet I will continue to do his will in regards to teaching and preaching whenever he gives me the opportunity. It is his word and his alone I want to share with others for their edification, instruction, and training in righteousness. I do desire to assist my fellow believers in their journey with the Lord. That is my calling, and that is what I should focus on.