“The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools.” Proverbs 3:35 KJV God promises eternal life to those who love Him. But not just eternal life. II Timothy 2:10 says, “Therefore I endure all things for the elect’s sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.” If you know Christ as Savior, then you are among the elect,…
“Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy commandments.” Psalm 119:6 KJV According to the dictionary, the word shame means “a feeling of distress or humiliation caused by consciousness of the guilt or folly of oneself or an associate.” At one time or another we’ve all felt a sense of shame or embarrassment due to our own careless actions or those of someone else. Unfortunately,…
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…