This one is going to be a little harsher than the last, mainly because of what I have witnessed so much of lately. So what is it that I have noticed lately? Pride, arrogance, and self ambition...so basically, pride.
I am absolutely fed up with the pride and arrogance of man – not only that of unsaved man, but of the trend in attitude I see within groups of believers. My insignificant words are powerless against such fortified walls of pride, yet I still feel the need to write, no matter how few people will ever bother to read my blog.
The selfish ambition of us all makes me reel in disgust. How much more do you think God is disgusted with our behavior!
Nothing seems to matter outside of our own comfortable little worlds. Do we ever bother to look outside of ourselves to see the needs of others? Ourselves, our own agendas, and our concerns—this is all that matters to us. Pride in our own goals and accomplishments consumes us. We see what "wonderful" people we are, we are amazed at our own knowledge, we are in awe of ourselves, thus the terrible monster of pride creeps up on us before we realize it.
Nothing seems to matter outside of our own comfortable little worlds. Do we ever bother to look outside of ourselves to see the needs of others? Ourselves, our own agendas, and our concerns—this is all that matters to us. Pride in our own goals and accomplishments consumes us. We see what "wonderful" people we are, we are amazed at our own knowledge, we are in awe of ourselves, thus the terrible monster of pride creeps up on us before we realize it.
Wake up, people! People out there are suffering, dying, and going to hell because of your lack of concern. As long as you and your family are comfortable, the world is alright, right? Wrong! Your brothers and sisters in Christ might be suffering right in front of you, and all you can do is turn your nose up at them and wonder why they don’t just pull themselves together and get over it. Guess what? They’re not the ones with the problem!
Pay attention to your brothers in Christ! Go talk to the person who no one else will talk to! Go out of your way to show your concern for others! Love the unlovely, the poor, and the sinners! That’s what Jesus did.
Not once does the Bible speak well of pride! God hates pride!!!
- The fear of the Lord is hatred of evil. Pride and arrogance and the way of evil and perverted speech I hate. (Proverbs 8:13)
- Love the Lord, all you his saints! The Lord preserves the faithful but abundantly repays the one who acts in pride. (Psalm 31:23)
- One's pride will bring him low, but he who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor. (Proverbs 29:23)
- But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” (James 4:6)
