Paul (formerly called Saul) was an apostle of Jesus Christ – not from men nor through man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead (Galatians 1:1). And he was not someone who was looking for human approval, either, nor was he trying to please other humans, or else … Continue reading A False Concept of Pride
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Pride Will Be Your Downfall
1 Corinthians 10:5-12 ESV “Nevertheless, with most of them God was not pleased, for they were overthrown in the wilderness. “Now these things took place as examples for us, that we might not desire evil as they did. Do not be idolaters as some of them were; as it is written, ‘The people sat down … Continue reading Pride Will Be Your Downfall
Think of Yourself with Sober Judgment
Romans 12:3 ESV “For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned.” Pride and Humility How would you describe “more highly than … Continue reading Think of Yourself with Sober Judgment
Pride is Their Necklace
Psalms 73:3-9 ESV “For I was envious of the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. For they have no pangs until death; their bodies are fat and sleek. They are not in trouble as others are; they are not stricken like the rest of mankind. Therefore pride is their necklace; violence covers … Continue reading Pride is Their Necklace
Sober-Minded, Firm in Faith
1 Peter 5:5-7 ESV “Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for ‘God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.’ Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.” … Continue reading Sober-Minded, Firm in Faith
Stubborn and Prideful? Or Humble?
Proverbs 29:1,3 ESV 1He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck, will suddenly be broken beyond healing. 3He who loves wisdom makes his father glad, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth. There are people in this world, both those professing faith in Jesus Christ and those who make no profession of faith … Continue reading Stubborn and Prideful? Or Humble?
Submit Yourselves Therefore to God
Addiction to Sin James 4:1-3 ESV “What causes quarrels and what causes fights among you? Is it not this, that your passions are at war within you? You desire and do not have, so you murder. You covet and cannot obtain, so you fight and quarrel. You do not have, because you do not ask. … Continue reading Submit Yourselves Therefore to God
Filibuster
An Original Work / October 5, 2021 Filibuster of the luster Putting off what he can’t muster Stalling tactics light his candle Honesty he cannot handle Twiddling thumbs is now his mission While he’s lacking any vision He’s wasting time, which makes no sense While waiting for his recompense So, looking back, he sees no … Continue reading Filibuster
For Our Instruction
The Rock was Christ 1 Corinthians 10:1-5 ESV “For I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that our fathers were all under the cloud, and all passed through the sea, and all were baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea, and all ate the same spiritual food, and all drank … Continue reading For Our Instruction
Our Enemy Wants to Devour Us
1 Peter 5:5-7 NIV “All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “’God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.’ “Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” Humble Yourselves The … Continue reading Our Enemy Wants to Devour Us
Run With It 