<span class="highlight">Pride</span>
... sets up over it the basest of men” (Daniel 4:17). Upon his return to power he, “Blessed the Most High and honored Him that lives forever" concluding his praise by saying ‘those that walk in pride, He is ...
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<span class="highlight">Pride</span>
... pride, He is able to abase’ (Daniel 4:34-37).
Paul said that the things that were written afore were written for our learning (Rom. 15:4). Let us learn: God is past finding out concerning how he operates ...
<span class="highlight">Pride</span>
... (even) sets up over it the basest of men” (Daniel 4:17). Upon his return to power he, “Blessed the Most High and honored Him that lives forever" concluding his praise by saying ‘those that walk in pride, ...
<span class="highlight">Pride</span>
... (even) sets up over it the basest of men” (Daniel 4:17). Upon his return to power he, “Blessed the Most High and honored Him that lives forever" concluding his praise by saying ‘those that walk in pride, ...
Overcoming Discouragement
... used by the enemy include hatred, envy, jealousy, deceit, lying, and pride. One tool that looks harmless but with very devastating consequences is discouragement. We have set for ourselves many targets ...
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 ...
Boast in the Lord!
... worldly possessions. Sometimes, we boast in our thoughts, talks and show of pride in our worldly possessions. It is good to boast but we must boast only in the Lord. Let us boast of being faithful Christians ...
What do you have that you did not receive?
... we forget that "every good gift and every perfect gift is from above" (James 1:17). What is meant to be used for service often becomes a platform for pride.
Consider Uzziah, king of Judah. "As long as ...
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 ...
The welfare of others
... or Jesus Christ was selfish?” As humans, our nature is tilted towards pride and greed but God is reminding us this day to blot out all acts of selfishness from within us and never cease to always regard ...
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, ...
The cost of discipleship 2
... boat and fishing to follow Christ (Mathew 4:22).
Mathew left the lucrative business of tax collection for Christ.
Luke denied himself of the pride as a medical practitioner for the sake of Christ. ...
The joy in telling God's unfailing lov
... can’t deny enjoying from God. I will say I have tapped into this goodness and I rejoice daily in this extraordinary favor from God. You too can say the same if you would empty yourself of every pride and ...
Love and respect forgives
... frightened chicks, instead let’s put to practice what our supreme counselor teaches us – letting go of our pride. Proverbs 16:18 signals Pride goes before destruction and haughtiness before a fall.
Letting ...
Pointing Fingers
... living are two sides of the same dangerous coin. Ecclesiastes 7:16-18 warns, “Do not be overly righteous, nor be overly wicked. Why destroy yourself?” Yet, throughout history, people have either prided ...
Grow up (Part II)
... whole being, the lust of the eyes & flesh and the pride of life (1 John 2:16).
There are many benefits of growing unto maturity and godliness. Godliness is profitable for everything. Living mature godly ...
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, ...
Saved for good works
... pride in our works cannot earn us heaven. Rather, when we recognize that we are saved solely by grace, we will naturally see the need to do good. Doing good is the purpose of our calling.
When we embrace ...
God’s Abomination
... to him.
Let us take the seven abominations, reflect and try to assess ourselves. The first on the list is haughty eyes. This also means arrogance or pride. Many times, people say they are confident when ...
Boast in the Lord!
... worldly possessions. Sometimes, we boast in our thoughts, talks and show of pride in our worldly possessions. It is good to boast but we must boast only in the Lord. Let us boast of being faithful Christians ...