According to Chad, we should take care to give thanks to God when things are going smoothly, lest we become proud, arrogant and rebellious. Chad gives example after example of biblical heroes who ended up in trouble because of pride and success. Chris Lizotte sings "Lord Have Mercy".
Show Notes:
What’s New from 1517:
The Inklings: Apostles and Apologists of the Imagination with Sam Schuldheisz
Hitchhiking with Prophets: A Ride Through the Salvation Story of the Old Testament by Chad Bird
More from the hosts:
Lyrics to Song of Moses (Part 2) verses 15-33
With the sun on my face, the wind at my back,
I feel like I’m soaring above the earth
But don’t let me fall away, don’t let me fall away
Don’t let me forget, the God who gave me birth
Chorus
Lord have mercy
Christ have mercy
Lord have mercy
On me
Did you say, “I will turn away; and hide my face”
Did you say, “this generation provokes my rage”
But don’t let me fall away, don’t let me fall away
Don’t let me forget, the God of heaven and earth
Chorus
Lord have mercy
Christ have mercy
Lord have mercy
On me
The mountain is on fire
And it burns to the depths of hell
The forest turned to a wasteland
‘Cause pride put me under it’s spell
If everything falls apart
Or if it all goes my way
Draw me close to your wounded side
Have mercy when I pray