Dennis Conrad Author
When Pride Comes, Then Comes Disgrace!
Pride can be person’s downfall. How serious is it?
Proverbs 11:2 (ESV) contrasts pride with humility.
“When pride comes, then comes disgrace,
but with the humble is wisdom.”
If you have a problem with pride, it is time to change. Reject prideful thoughts, and humble yourself in the face of the Lord.
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Do Not Envy People Of Violence!
Many individuals try to blur the lines between good and evil. In Scripture, there is a clear distinction between the two. Evil doers are violent, devious, and wicked.
Proverbs 3:31-35 (ESV) shows the contrast between evil ones and the righteous.
“Do not envy a man of violence
and do not choose any of his ways,
for the devious person is an abomination to the Lord,
but the upright are in his confidence.
The Lord’s curse is on the house of the wicked,
but he blesses the dwelling of the righteous.
Toward the scorners he is scornful,
but to the humble he gives favor.
The wise will inherit honor,
but fools get disgrace.”
The wise ultimately get the prize by inheriting honor. Avoid blurring the lines and rationalizing away evil.
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Steadfast Love and Faithfulness!
According to the notes in the English Standard Version, the “abundance of your steadfast love” is referenced in Exodus 34:5-6 (ESV) when the Lord was with Moses on Mount Sinai:
“The Lord descended in the cloud and stood with him there, and proclaimed the name of the Lord. The Lord passed before him and proclaimed, ‘The Lord, the Lord, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness.’”
The psalmist makes reference to this event in Psalm 5:7 (ESV):
“But I, through the abundance of your steadfast love,
will enter your house.
I will bow down toward your holy temple
in the fear of you.”
Stop. Take a moment and humble yourself before God. Bask in his steadfast love and faithfulness. Praise him.
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Humiliation or Honor?
Proverbs 29:23 (ESV) draws a stark contrast.
“One’s pride will bring him low,
but he who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor.”
The notes to Proverbs 29:23 in the English Standard Version of the Bible say, “Paradoxically, pride brings humiliation while humility bring honor.”
Micah 6:8 (ESV) says,
“He has told you, O man, what is good;
and what does the Lord require of you
but to do justice, and to love kindness,
and to walk humbly with your God?”
Let God direct your paths, and remain humble.
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When Pride Comes, then Comes Disgrace!
Pride can be person’s downfall. How serious is it? Mark 7:20-23 (ESV) is quoting Jesus.
“And he said, “’What comes out of a person is what defiles him. For from within, out of the heart of man, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, coveting, wickedness, deceit, sensuality, envy, slander, pride, foolishness. All these evil things come from within, and they defile a person.’”
Proverbs 11:2 (ESV) contrasts pride with humility.
“When pride comes, then comes disgrace,
but with the humble is wisdom.”
If you have a problem with pride, it is time to change. Reject prideful thoughts, and humble yourself in the face of the Lord.
Tell me what you think in the comments below.
Do Not Envy People Of Violence!
Many individuals try to blur the lines between good and evil. In Scripture, there is a clear distinction between the two. Evil doers are violent, devious, and wicked.
Proverbs 3:31-35 (ESV) shows the contrast between evil ones and the righteous.
“Do not envy a man of violence
and do not choose any of his ways,
for the devious person is an abomination to the Lord,
but the upright are in his confidence.
The Lord’s curse is on the house of the wicked,
but he blesses the dwelling of the righteous.
Toward the scorners he is scornful,
but to the humble he gives favor.
The wise will inherit honor,
but fools get disgrace.”
The wise ultimately get the prize by inheriting honor. Avoid blurring the lines and rationalizing away evil.
Tell me what you think in the comments below.
