Tag: humility
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True Christian Unity
1 Peter 3:8 “Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind.” The Christian’s life is not the life of a loner. It’s never to be lived with the attitude of “do your own thing,” or “to each his own.” It’s a life that is demonstrated…
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It’s Not of Ourselves
Psalm 106:6-8 “Both we and our fathers have sinned; we have committed iniquity; we have done wickedness. Our fathers, when they were in Egypt, did not consider your wondrous works; they did not remember the abundance of your steadfast love, but rebelled by the sea, at the Red Sea. Yet he saved them for his…
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A Stone of Stumbling
1 Peter 2:8 “A stone of stumbling, and a rock of offense.” Have you ever been walking along and stubbed your toe on something? It can be embarrassing, especially if you’re in some public place. And it is upsetting, don’t you think? So, why in the world would the apostle use such a strange metaphor…
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He Humbled Himself
Philippians 2:8 “he humbled himself” So often when we think of the power of God, we think of His ability to do such things as create the universe, control the weather, heal the sick, and cast out demons. However, there are other things that demonstrate His power just as much but that may be less…
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Humble Yourselves!
James 4:10 “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you.” As I read the command above from James 4 the first thought that comes to my mind is “How on earth do you do that?” And then the next thought that comes to my mind is, “Well, what was Jesus’ example? Did He…
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The Way Up
James 4:8-10 “Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Be wretched and mourn and weep. Let your laughter be turned to mourning and your joy to gloom. Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you.” You’re probably familiar with the term, “in the gutter.” It’s an idiom that is…
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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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