5956 strength, human
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All human strength derives from God. Among non-believers, strength may become a source of arrogant self-confidence, the oppression of others or rebellion against God.

The strength of the ungodly

Physical prowess

1 Samuel 17:4-10 See also Numbers 13:31-33

Intelligence

1 Corinthians 1:22 The Gentile world relies on fallen reason rather than revelation. See also Acts 17:19-21,32; Colossians 2:8

Political and military might

Psalm 20:7 See also Genesis 10:8-12; Psalm 33:16; Isaiah 31:1; Isaiah 36:18-20

Prosperity

Psalm 49:6 See also Jeremiah 49:4; Luke 12:18-19; 1 Timothy 6:17

The ultimate futility of human strength

1 Corinthians 1:25 See also 2 Chronicles 32:7-8; Psalm 49:17; Psalm 146:3; Ecclesiastes 5:15; Isaiah 30:1-3; Luke 12:20; 1 Corinthians 1:19-20; Corinthians 2:6; 1 Timothy 6:7; James 1:11

Negative consequences of human strength

Arrogant self-confidence

Genesis 11:4 See also 1 Samuel 17:41-44; Psalm 52:1 Boasting betrays the source of people's confidence; Isaiah 36:8-9; Daniel 4:30; Luke 18:9-12; Galatians 6:13; Philippians 3:3

Violence and oppression

Psalm 52:7 See also Genesis 4:23-24; Exodus 1:11-14; Exodus 5:10-14; Judges 6:2,6; Psalm 37:14; Psalm 73:3-8; Isaiah 5:8; James 5:4-6

The physical strength of some godly men

2 Samuel 23:20 pp 1 Chronicles 11:22 Benaiah; 1 Chronicles 11:20-21 Abishai; Hebrews 11:32-34

See also

5441  philosophy
5457  power, human
6121  boasting
6221  rebellion
8030  trust
8203  character
8219  courage
8790  oppression
8794  persecution
8820  self-confidence



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