Matthew 23:12 (NIV)
12 For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and
those who humble themselves will be exalted.
In almost every instance in the Bible, as well as in life,
pride is associated with failure, not success. We hear a great deal about the
inferiority complex, but the superiority complex of pride is seldom spoken of.
It was pride that caused the fall of Lucifer, and he became Satan, the devil.
It was pride that led King Saul down to a shameful and untimely death. It was
pride that caused Peter to deny his Lord.
The greatest act of humility in the history of the universe
was when Jesus Christ stooped to die on the cross of Calvary. And before any
man can get to heaven, he must kneel at the foot of the cross and acknowledge
that he is a sinner, that he has broken the Ten Commandments of God, and that
he needs the grace of God in Christ. No man can come proudly to the Savior.
Thought for today:
Do I allow my pride to hinder my spiritual walk?
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