1. I know a lot less, academically, than I thought I did.
I have always considered myself a pretty smart guy that just fails to apply himself all the time academically. I sped through my undergrad courses, got marginal to good grades in upper-division classes and graduated with a pretty decent GPA for the under applier that I was. Before I came to SEBTS, my study habits were pretty much non-existent. That had to change immediately. Each class requires tons of reading and studying for retention and application rather than just simple, short-term memorization.
2. I am more sinful than I have let myself believe.
I had always thought of myself as not the worst of sinners. I would generally put myself in the top 25% as far as being 'good'. That type of thinking is called prideful. Now it is alot easier for me to recognize my motives behind doing certain actions or saying certain things. And these motives are 90% of the time self-centered and self-seeking. I even tend to do the 'right' thing with the 'wrong' attitude.
3. My God loves me more than I will ever know.
When I reflect on my rebellious and sinful heart, how far it separates me from a holy and perfect God, and how great a length He went to redeem me, all I can do is be awed and grateful by His greatness and love for us.
4. My role in God's plan is larger than I thought.
For everyone that claims to be part of God's family and looks to Jesus Christ as their only Lord and Savior, you are a very important part of God's plan. Upon acknowledging your salvation through God and becoming a new creation, you are commissioned to be an ambassador of the same message to others. (Check out viewthestory.com) God has made us Plan A for the spread of his Gospel. There is no other option. Let's fulfill our duty to our great and glorious King!
