Tag: humility
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The Proud
James 4:6 “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” So, as you read the verse above, which side of the word “but” would you rather be on? The Scriptures give us many examples of those who were on the wrong side. Nebuchadnezzar was the greatest king of his day. At least that’s how…
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Honest Prayer
2 Samuel 13:30-33 “While they were on the way, news came to David, ‘Absalom has struck down all the king’s sons, and not one of them is left.’ Then the king arose and tore his garments and lay on the earth. And all his servants who were standing by tore their garments. But Jonadab the son of Shimeah, David’s brother,…
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The Attitude of “the Chosen”
2 Samuel 6:16-23 “As the ark of the Lord came into the city of David, Michal the daughter of Saul looked out of the window and saw King David leaping and dancing before the Lord, and she despised him in her heart . . . And David returned to bless his household. But Michal the…
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Too Proud to Ask?
Hebrews 13:18 “Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a clear conscience, desiring to act honorably in all things.” What’s the difference between spiritual pride, which should be avoided at all costs, and spiritual humility, which is a mark of every truly godly person? How should one view himself or herself along…
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A Life of Sacrifice
Hebrews 13:15 “Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name.” Do you realize that every Old Testament sacrifice pointed to Christ? A sacrifice is an act of giving something to God that is of value to us. Typically sacrifices…
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The Humiliated
1 Samuel 21:10-15 “And David rose and fled that day from Saul and went to Achish the king of Gath. And the servants of Achish said to him, ‘Is not this David the king of the land? Did they not sing to one another of him in dances, “Saul has struck down his thousands, and David his ten…
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The (Self)Righteous
1 Samuel 15:12 “And Samuel rose early to meet Saul in the morning. And it was told Samuel, ‘Saul came to Carmel, and behold, he set up a monument for himself and turned and passed on and went down to Gilgal.’” Are you impressed with yourself regarding spiritual things? When you look at your life and…
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The Meek
Hebrews 5:7 “In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to Him who was able to save Him from death, and He was heard because of His reverence.” In the verse above we see a picture of Jesus in His awesome meekness. The other day I read the folloiwng definition of…
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The Way Up
1 Samuel 2:8 “He raises up the poor from the dust; He lifts the needy from the ash heap to make them sit with princes and inherit a seat of honor.” One of the greatest obstacles to a person being saved is that person’s failure to see their need for salvation. Jesus told the unbelieving…
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God-Honoring Prayer
Luke 18:13-14 “But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, ‘God, be merciful to me, a sinner!’ I tell you, this man went down to his house justified.” The fact that the Creator of the universe actually listens to us when we pray is a wonderful thing. …
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