Acts 12

Herod was killed on the spot. He got up in front of the people and declared himself a god, and promptly found out he was not. God struck him down and he died right then and there.

In today’s society we are encouraged to proclaim that we are gods. “I am capable, worthy, powerful, beautiful, strong, good. I am who I am!” There are even preachers and authors out there making millions of dollars telling us how we can be everything we were meant to be, because we deserve it. It’s unfortunate that God doesn’t take them out like He did Herod. Their punishment won’t be any less final, however. And it will be eternal.

But be warned, dear one. Those of us who believe the lie will be held accountable, too.

DO NOT encourage your children to be strong. Encourage them to be submissive to the One who is strong.

DO NOT teach your children they are powerful. Teach them to trust the One who is all powerful.

DO NOT tell them they are beautiful. Tell them how to be a window so people can see the beauty of God.

Understand that God will not share His godhood. Not with you. Not with the children in your home.

There is one God.