Posted on 01/09/2017 5:13:57 AM PST by metmom
Walk . . . with all humility (Ephesians 4:2).
Humility is fundamental to spiritual growth and blessing.
Its no secret that family problems are on the rise. Husbands and wives cant get along. Children rebel against their parents. Unfortunately, most of the proposed solutions deal only with the peripheral issues instead of the central issue, which is pride. There will never be unity or happiness in a family without humility.
Humility is not only essential in families; it is also a basic ingredient for all spiritual blessing. The book of Proverbs is rich with such teaching. When pride comes, then comes dishonor, but with the humble is wisdom (11:2). Before honor comes humility (15:33). The reward of humility and the fear of the Lord are riches, honor and life (22:4). James tells us, God is opposed to the proud, but gives grace to the humble (4:6). Too often we forget how important humility is.
Did you know that pride was the first sin ever committed? An angel named Lucifer tried to exalt himself above God: I will ascend to heaven; I will raise my throne above the stars of God, and I will sit on the mount of assembly in the recesses of the north. I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High (Isa. 14:13-14). He said I will five times, and God said, No, you wont and cast him out of Heaven. Lucifer, son of the morning, became Satan, the accuser.
Every sinwhatever it ishas pride at its root, because all sin is defiance of God. What could be more prideful than saying, I wont follow Gods standard? So in trying to overcome sin, we must also deal with our pride. It is impossible to be saved without humility. God isnt impressed with credentials; you must come to God and say, I am a sinner, and I realize I am worthy of nothing. Theres no other way into Gods family and no other way to walk once youre there.
Though you may have read your Bible, prayed, gone to church all your life, or even founded churches, if you arent walking in humility, you arent walking a worthy walk. The worthy walk begins with all humility.
Suggestions for Prayer
Consider how pride manifests itself in some areas of your life, confess those to God, and ask His forgiveness.
For Further Study
Read Luke 18:9-14. Compare the attitudes of the tax collector and the Pharisee. Which one pleased God and why?
Studying God’s Word ping
the church does not talk about pride enough.
Most defenetly society does not
good post. I needed to read this today.
Agreed,,,
No, because we’re too into feeling good about yourself.
May the LORD bless you for your faithful consistency on furthering the reach of the gospel, MM.
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