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Living Humble is something that is definitely difficult for us as human beings on earth. God will give us a gift instead of thanking God we will go out and brag to the world and forget to live humble. The book of Ecclesiastes 5 verse 19 says that, "19. It is a good thing to receive wealth from God and the good health to enjoy it. To enjoy your work and accept your lot in life - this indeed a gift from God." There was King Hezekiah who got a second chance from God. When the prophet Isaiah gave him the bad news that he would soon die (Isaiah 38), he began to begging God for mercy. God who is always good to us heard his cry for help. Right there, the king got a handful of extra life, a full 15 years. Instead of allowing God's mercy to make him humble, he later bragged about his wealth and power to a foreign delegation. He even took them on a sight seeing tour, showing off his weapons and his palace to make them understand just how large and glorious his kingdom was. King Hezekiah's arrogant behavior upset the Lord to the extent that He announced that his rule would come to an end, and that his sons would not rule in his place. Then followed Hezekiah's shocking reaction, "As long as it does not happen in my lifetime." Talk about selfishness, which was displayed by King Hezekiah. Let others suffer as long as I am exclude, instead of being humble. Let's try to avoid the route of arrogance which King took, as we should make room for others, for the generation to follow. Do not keep the best part for yourself. Do not live arrogantly. Everything you have is a gift of grace from the hand of the living God.