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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, and lives in beautiful Southern Oregon. He is a writer, editor, and speaker who loves Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology.
Dave serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries and the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine. He is the Host and Producer of the Equipping You in Grace Podcast and a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word.
He is the author of The War of Worldviews: Truth, Lies, and the Battle for the Christian Mind (Theology for Life, 2026), Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024), The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age and The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021).
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Dave earned his M.A.R. and M.Div. from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.
