OUR DAILY BREAD             Sunday, April 30, 1995
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READ:  2 Corinthians 10

                    KING OF THE APES

        "He who glories, let him glory in the Lord."

                        -- 2 Corinthians 10:17

Studies conducted by the National Geographic Society
provide some fascinating insights into the behavior of
chimpanzees.  Observers noted how the leadership of a
chimp community changed because of a dramatic bluff
used by one of the lowliest members of the colony.

Mike, as he was affectionately known, learned to
dominate his chimp establishment with the aid of some
empty kerosene cans and a heavy steel box.  Hooting
loudly, he would bang the metal objects together as he
pushed them over the ground.  This clamorous behavior
frightened the apes so much that the leader surrendered
his sovereignty to Mike.

Unfortunately, similar situations may be seen in the
church.  Those who generate the most activity often
receive the greatest attention and honor.  But a big
program and a flashy personality are not sure evidence
of divine blessing.

Paul warned against looking "at things according to the
outward appearance" (2 Cor. 10:7).  The real measure of
our labor is whether it is in keeping with God's Word
and reflects His glory rather than our own.

Make sure that whatever you do, you do for the Lord.
Then when you glory, it will be in Him!

                                -- Martin R. De Haan II

        Help us not to cloud God's glory,
         Nor with self His light to dim;
      May each thought to Christ be captive,
          Emptied to be filled with Him.

                                -- Anon.
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             THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
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       You can't glorify self and Christ
               at the same time.
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THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:  2 Chronicles 23-25

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