“Knowing God—The Measure of True Greatness”


Jeremiah 9:23-24 23 Thus says the LORD: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, let not the mighty man boast in his might, let not the rich man boast in his riches, 24 but let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the LORD who practices steadfast love, justice, and righteousness in the earth. For in these things I delight, declares the LORD."

I. How do we tend to measure true greatness? v.23

• Boasting in wisdom
• Boasting in strength
• Boasting in riches

II. What do the Scriptures say is the real measure of true greatness? v.24 True greatness consists in knowing God.

• The LORD who exercises lovingkindness on earth.
• The LORD who exercises justice on earth.
• The LORD who establishes righteousness on earth.

III.From the prophet Jeremiah, why does true greatness consists in knowing God? He is...

• A bridegroom worthy of the intimate devotion of his bride (Jeremiah 2:2,5).
• A king worthy of the loyal devotion of his subjects (46:18; 48:15).
• A father worthy of the obedient devotion of his children (3:3-5).
• A shepherdwho pursues and lays down his life for wayward sheep (17:16).