Wednesday, September 10, 2008

PROVERBS 16:22 *NIV

PRIDE GOES BEFORE DESTRUCTION, AND A HAUGHTY SPIRIT BEFORE A FALL.( PROVERBS 16:22 *NIV ) We are to humble ourselves, and not let our pride or ego get in the way when dealing with others. For it is written: WHOEVER EXALTS HIMSELF WILL BE HUMBLED, AND WHOEVER HUMBLES HIMSELF WILL BE EXALTED. ( MATTHEW 23:12 ) For, GOD OPPOSES THE PROUD BUT GIVES GRACE TO THE HUMBLE. ( JAMES 4:6 ) So never let your pride or ego convince you that you are more righteous than another. After all, we are all God's Children and He loves each of us equally! THEREFORE LET US STOP PASSING JUDGMENT ON ONE ANOTHER. INSTEAD, MAKE UP YOUR MIND NOT TO PUT ANY STUMBLING BLOCK OR OBSTACLE IN YOUR BROTHER'S WAY. ( ROMANS 14:13 ) Also remember the words of our Savior Jesus Christ, for He said of the end time: MANY WHO ARE FIRST WILL BE LAST, AND MANY WHO ARE LAST WILL BE FIRST.( MATTHEW 19:30 ) Therefore, as God's Child we should: HUMBLE YOUR- SELVES BEFORE THE LORD AND HE WILL LIFT YOU UP. ( JAMES 4:10 ) FOR THE LORD TAKES DELIGHT IN HIS PEOPLE; HE CROWNS THE HUMBLE WITH SALVATION. Amen. ( PSALM 149:4 ) Have a Wonderful Day, and may God Bless You!

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