1. We have no glory
Of our own:
Our only glory
Is the light of Christ.
2. We have no merit
Of our own:
Our only merit
Is his sacrifice.
3. We have no treasure
Of our own:
Our only treasure
Is his way of love.
4. We have no virtue
Of our own:
Our only virtue
Is his flesh and blood.
References
1. God, who said, “Let there be light in the darkness,” has made this light shine in our hearts so we could know the glory of God that is seen in the face of Jesus Christ (2 Corinthians 4:6; NLT).
2. When you obey me you should say, ‘We are unworthy servants who have simply done our duty’ (Luke 17:10; NLT).
3. True godliness with contentment is itself great wealth. After all, we brought nothing with us when we came into the world, and we can’t take anything with us when we leave it (1 Timothy 6:6-7; NLT).
4. God have mercy on me, a sinner (Luke 18:13; NIV).