Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven (Matt 5:3).
Humility is proper expression when honoring God. It is the right spirit for a Christian to have in representing Jesus Christ. It shows Him that we understand Who He is and the ultimate importance He has in our lives. We understand that without Him we are spiritually bankrupt, and that we could accomplish nothing of value.
Pride on the other hand is taking undeserved credit for what God has done in our lives. There are so many scriptures on the destruction of self, when pride is at work. God hates pride because it takes away His glory and His deserved credit for fathering His children.
In his pride the wicked does not seek Him; in all his thoughts there is no room for God (Psalm 10:4)
We would be wise to remember that it is never about us, but always about God. He is the Creator and we are the created. He created us, and placed us here to have a right relationship with Him; to represent Him on earth, and to bring His Word to life.
We have been taught, from as long as we can remember, to be pridful about our accomplishments -- so we have to retrain ourselves, through the Word of God, that pride should be Godly and not self centered.
Pride means there is no room for God in our lives. Think about that (selah) -- NO ROOM FOR GOD ! Where would we be? How would our lives turn out? Most of us already know the answer to this, because we know where we were in our pre-saved days. How did it go for us? How did we make it out? We all, personally, made alot of mistakes and had alot of regrets, but God!
Pride goes before destruction, and haughtiness before a fall. Better to live humbly with the poor than to share plunder with the proud. Those who listen to instruction will prosper; those who trust the Lord will be joyful. (Proverbs 16:18-20/NLT)
To God be the Glory!
Humility is proper expression when honoring God. It is the right spirit for a Christian to have in representing Jesus Christ. It shows Him that we understand Who He is and the ultimate importance He has in our lives. We understand that without Him we are spiritually bankrupt, and that we could accomplish nothing of value.
Pride on the other hand is taking undeserved credit for what God has done in our lives. There are so many scriptures on the destruction of self, when pride is at work. God hates pride because it takes away His glory and His deserved credit for fathering His children.
In his pride the wicked does not seek Him; in all his thoughts there is no room for God (Psalm 10:4)
We would be wise to remember that it is never about us, but always about God. He is the Creator and we are the created. He created us, and placed us here to have a right relationship with Him; to represent Him on earth, and to bring His Word to life.
We have been taught, from as long as we can remember, to be pridful about our accomplishments -- so we have to retrain ourselves, through the Word of God, that pride should be Godly and not self centered.
Pride means there is no room for God in our lives. Think about that (selah) -- NO ROOM FOR GOD ! Where would we be? How would our lives turn out? Most of us already know the answer to this, because we know where we were in our pre-saved days. How did it go for us? How did we make it out? We all, personally, made alot of mistakes and had alot of regrets, but God!
Pride goes before destruction, and haughtiness before a fall. Better to live humbly with the poor than to share plunder with the proud. Those who listen to instruction will prosper; those who trust the Lord will be joyful. (Proverbs 16:18-20/NLT)
To God be the Glory!
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