He shall direct our paths
... by nature is inherently proud but if we allow the LORD to rule our hearts, He shall lead us to victory.
There are three things that easily destroy man: Pride, Lust, and Anger (Proverbs 11:2, 1 John 2:16, ...
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The “will never” God
... pride was stripped off him but not his trust in the living God (Genesis 39:19-23).
Beloved, the list of people who made it their business to give to God is unending. Some gave in kind and others in cash. ...
New is old
... in ages past, as well as those of us living today often, seek and “lust” after almost everything that satisfies the flesh, pleases the eye and stirs our pride (1 John 2:15). The fact however is, the eye ...
The forgetful nature of man
“He sought God during the days of Zachariah, who instructed him in the fear of God. As long as he sought the Lord, God gave him success.” “But after Uzziah became powerful, his pride led to his downfall. ...
Love and respect forgive
... of our pride. Proverbs 16:18 signals pride goes before destruction and haughtiness before a fall.
Letting go of our pride in our relationships is our way of telling God, we understand the importance ...
Being all out for Christ
“For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light" (NIV) Ephesians 5:8
One controversy in professional sports today is the matter of prayer on the field. Sometimes ...
Wisdom and Temptation (II)
... the world -the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life - comes not from the Father but from the world. The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives ...
Abel was tempted too, but ...
... Certainly, he was free in choosing his attitude after the sacrifice was made. For instance, Abel could have easily yielded to pride and self-righteousness after the acceptance of his sacrifice by God. ...
Weapons of Satan
... mankind (Hosea 4:6).
Pride goes before destruction (Prov. 16:18) and it’s a great weapon for Satan, especially on people blessed with many physical resources (money, buildings, cars, intelligence). Pride ...
Barriers from living the Word of God
... the lust of the eyes and the pride of life that prevents us from living God’s word. However, we must draw near to God in prayer and the study of his word that will enable us to live for him and to help ...