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I will get up and go to my father, and will tell him, 'Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in your sight. I am no more worthy to be called your son. Make me as one of your hired servants.' He arose, and came to his father. But while he was still far off, his father saw him, and was moved with... -
Jesus went about all the cities and the villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and every sickness among the people. But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion for them, because they were harassed and scattered, lik...
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For Haman son of Hammedatha, the Agagite, the enemy of all the Jews, had plotted against the Jews to destroy them and had cast the pur (that is, the lot) for their ruin and destruction. But when the plot came to the king's attention, he issued written orders that the evil scheme Haman had devised ag...
Pride and Prejudice
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When pride comes, then comes shame, but with humility comes wisdom. Proverbs 11:2 WEB
The movie "Pride and Prejudice" might have scored good ratings at the theatre, but it will not score you points with God, who looks at your heart, instead of your clothing. These are two great hindrances to the Holy Spirit moving in your daily life, and each of us has dealt with one, or both of them at some point.
When we are prideful, arrogant and haughty, we are our own god, and there is no room for another. When we already 'know', we leave no room to be taught the truth. Instead, we attempt to shape God into our own understanding, which turns out as bent and deceived as we are. We are often too proud to see our own prejudice, but God has a mirror that reveals it: His Word.
Pride goes before destruction and a haughty spirit before a fall (Proverbs 16:18). When we become prideful, scripture tells us that destruction, a fall, and shame is coming our way. When we walk in humility, wisdom comes.
"Humility is not thinking less of yourself. It is thinking of yourself, less." - C.S. Lewis.
Whoever claims to love God yet hates a brother or sister is a liar (1 John 4:20). We should never be prejudiced because of someone's status or race, for God created us all. When we begin to think that we are somehow better, we are just walking in our pride again. Pride and prejudice go hand in hand, and where you find one, you will usually find the other.
Separate yourself from these 'old friends' daily and let the Holy Spirit fill that spot in your life. When given the choice, take the servant's path. When meeting someone new, assume the best until you are proven wrong.
Prayer: Heavenly Father please guide me today and help me make the right decisions. Let me see the world through Your eyes. Point out any pride or prejudice in my life and give me the grace to correct it, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.
Note: Good morning, happy Saturday! For who are participating in our RHM Live Bible Study, we will be covering Luke Chapter Five this afternoon at 4pm EST. To join us, here is the page where you can participate, as well as find links to catch up with the previous chapters, if you wish: RHM Live Page> You can subscribe to our daily devotional here <
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