Femi LazarusCEO at Femi Lazarus Consulting

It is a sign of ingratitude to think that your smartness brought you this wealth. #afl #reels

11 Nov 2025 · 2 min

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In this short sermon, the speaker warns listeners against the pride of crediting personal intelligence for their material success. He emphasizes that true provision comes from God, who works within believers to will and act. Citing a biblical blessing to Jacob, he reminds the audience that God promises abundance. He shares his own academic achievements—five straight A's over seven semesters—to illustrate that even high intelligence is insufficient without divine favor. The speaker urges gratitude, urging listeners to acknowledge God as the source of their sustenance and success, and to give praise to Jesus.

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Listen, listen, it is a sign of ingratitude to think that your smartness have brought you this wealth. There is the God who is, is the one who works in us both to will and to do. He said, God who fed me all my life long. What did he tell Jacob? The Lord your God bless you with the fatness of the earth. Plenty of corn and wine. I understand intelligence. I don't brag about it. I had 5 straight A's, 7 semesters. I know what it means, but I know it's not enough. I know it's not enough to brag and say— I know, I know it is not enough. It doesn't add up. There is a God who feeds. Now you have done your part. You have the ability, you have good CV, you have good everything, but there's a God who fed me. Oh, let me ask you a question. Even if your intelligence has brought you what you have, is that what is also pumping the heart in your chest? We get to that point, and that's one of the warning God gave me to give you. He said, tell my children to acknowledge me more. You go back and say, Lord, I was not like this before. Now it's by your power you brought me this far. You are the one who has fed me all my life long. Oh, I give you praise, Jesus.