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Seek the Lord in Strength, Beware of Pride | 2 Chronicles 26
Scripture: 2 Chronicles 26 · Theme: Uzziah’s Reign — Strength and Pride
Show Summary
King Uzziah began with humble dependence on the Lord and was “marvelously helped” (v. 15). But when he grew strong, pride lifted his heart and he violated God’s priestly boundaries, resulting in judgment and lifelong isolation. His story warns us that prosperity is a gift to steward with humility, not a pedestal for self-exaltation.
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Thanks for joining me today on Reading the Bible Daily with Dave. Tomorrow we’ll turn to 2 Chronicles 27 and consider the reign of Jotham, who remained faithful where his father fell. For more devotionals and resources, visit: servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave or our YouTube for more. Seek the Lord with humility, walk in His strength, and remember every blessing is from His hand.
Dave Jenkins is happily married to his wife, Sarah. He is a writer, editor, and speaker living in beautiful Southern Oregon. Dave is a lover of Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology. He serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries, the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine, the Host and Producer of Equipping You in Grace Podcast, and is a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word. He is the author of The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021), The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age (G3 Press, 2022), and Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024). You can find him on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, or read his newsletter. Dave loves to spend time with his wife, going to movies, eating at a nice restaurant, or going out for a round of golf with a good friend. He is also a voracious reader, in particular of Reformed theology, and the Puritans. You will often find him when he’s not busy with ministry reading a pile of the latest books from a wide variety of Christian publishers. Dave received his M.A.R. and M.Div through Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.
