“For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.” Psalm 84:11 KJV All good things come from God. James 1:17 says, “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.” The Lord provides His…
Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall. Proverbs 16:18 KJV God honors those who humble themselves before him. James 4:10 says, “Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.” When you display humility toward God, you recognize Him for who He really is: the Almighty Creator of the universe. But you also recognize yourself for what you really are: weak…
When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom. Proverbs 11:2 KJV According to the dictionary, “lowly” means humble in feeling, behavior, and status. Proverbs 16:19 says, “Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.” God blesses those that humble themselves before Him. He blesses them with wisdom. Proverbs 15:33 says, “The fear of the…
Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility. Proverbs 18:12 KJV Everyone likes to be honored; to receive glory, high respect, and recognition for their individual achievements or contribution to a successful project. But the accolades of men quickly dissolve, and your achievements are forgotten by all but a very few. Yet God declares “before honour is humility.” The Easton Bible Dictionary defines humility as…
Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him. Proverbs 26:12 KJV God has a purpose and a plan for each of His children. But if we are full of conceit and worldly wisdom, we are not vessels that He can use for His honor and glory. because we’re too focused on our glory – looking good, reaping the praise…
“These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood…” Proverbs 6:16-17 KJV Hate, abomination: those are strong words, and at the front of God’s list of abominations is “a proud look.” It’s even more loathsome to the Lord than murder; for “hands that shed innocent blood” is third on the list. Why is…