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marbella3 70F
2480 posts
2/8/2018 4:13 am
THE PROBLEM WITH PRIDE

Read: Proverbs 16:16–22

Bible in a Year: Leviticus 4–5; Matthew 24:29–51

Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall. Proverbs 16:18

People who achieve an extraordinary level of fame or reputation while they are still alive are often called “a legend in their own time.” A friend who played professional baseball says he met many people in the world of sports who were only “a legend in their own mind.” Pride has a way of distorting how we see ourselves while humility offers a realistic perspective.

The writer of Proverbs said, “Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall” (16:18. Viewing ourselves in the mirror of self-importance reflects a distorted image. Self-elevation positions us for a fall.

Lord Jesus, may we honor You in all we do and say.
The antidote to the poison of arrogance is true humility that comes from God. “Better to be lowly in spirit along with the oppressed than to share plunder with the proud” (v. 19).

Jesus told His disciples, “Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave—just as the of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many” (Matthew 20:26–28.

There is nothing wrong with receiving accolades for achievement and success. The challenge is to stay focused on the One who calls us to follow Him saying, “for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls” (11:29).

Lord Jesus, give us Your humility as we interact with others today. May we honor You in all we do and say.

True humility comes from God.


MrsJoe 76F
17308 posts
2/8/2018 12:09 pm

Excellent message.
Let me share something that happened this morning, not because it is relevant to the message, but I just wanted to share it with you. I was sitting in the car dealerships service area waiting room, just waiting for them to finish with my car.
A young man came in to get a cup of coffee and spoke to me, cheerfully, with a "How are you today?" I laughed and said, "No too good.... car is in the shop!"
He chuckled, turned to go and wheeled back around..... "God wants you to know..........."
I won't share what all he said, but suffice it to say it was something I needed to hear. God is so good, isn't He?


Be a prism, spreading God's light and love, not a mirror reflecting the world's hatred.