Pride

 I have heard it said that pride stinks and the only one that doesn’t smell it is the one who has it.  Pride is one of the seven sins that God hates Read Proverbs 6:16-19, “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, an heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.”

Read what God’s Word says about this in 1 Peter 5:4-8, “And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away. Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble. Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour.”

Pride is thinking far better of one’s self than you ought and looking down on others, comparing yourself to them thinking I am much more important than they are, when what you should be doing, if you are a believer, is comparing yourself to God!!  Now think of this, humbling yourself before others doesn’t mean that you become a doormat for everyone else to step on either, or to wipe their feet on.  

My definition of a humble person is one who knows who they are and one who has nothing to prove to anyone else.  One that is confident, but not puffed up.  A person that wants to give the Lord first place in their lives and a person that doesn’t need to boast or brag about themselves and lives a quiet life with confidence that is self-controlled.  It is also a person that has the fruits of the spirit evident in their lives.

Read Galatians 5:22-26, “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. And those who are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another.”

Now read Galatians  6:1-5, “Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted. Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. For if anyone thinks himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceives himself. But let each one examine his own work, and then he will have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another. For each one shall bear his own load.”

A humble person fears God and loves Him with all their heart, soul, strength and mind and loves their neighbor also!!  So humble yourself before the Lord and He will lift you up in His time.  I hope someday I will be this kind of person; I know I am not there yet.  Enough said, may you have a super day and may the good Lord bless you with His perfect peace, love, joy, health and happiness!!  My prayer is that this has been a help and encouragement to you!!  PS don’t forget to thank and praise the Lord for He is so worthy.