And the son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’ But the father said to his servants, ‘Quickly, bring the best robe and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet. And...
“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...