“The pride of mankind will be brought low, and human loftiness will be humbled; the Lord alone will be exalted on that day.” Isaiah 2:17 HCSB God opposes the sin of pride almost more than any other sin. Why? He hates pride because it gets in the way of our...
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility, value others above yourself, not looking to your own interests, but to the interests of the others. Adapted, Philippians 2:3-4 NIV #humility
If you want to boast, boast only about the Lord. When people commend themselves, it doesn’t count for much. The important thing is for the Lord to commend them. Paul, circa 57 AD, 2 Corinthians 10:17-18 NLT You’ve seen the bumper sticker: “He who dies with the most...
Sometimes we just have to get out of the way and let God speak for himself. “O my people, listen as I speak. Here are my charges against you, O Israel: I am God, your God! I have no complaint about your sacrifices or the burnt offerings you constantly offer. But I do...
Relying on God has to begin all over again every day as if nothing had yet been done. C. S. Lewis (1898-1963) God’s Word puts it this way: “This is the day which the Lord hath made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” Psalm 118:24 GNV [Adapted] And,...