“When I fed them, they were satisfied; when they were satisfied, they became proud; then they forgot me.” - Hosea 13:6
It grows like a weed when left unattended
It spawns contempt and loftiness
When given the authority to create divide
Great rulers are those who overcome it’s sweetness
Many a man have fallen to it’s lure
In the day and by the night it beckons to the lost
Devouring their victims with little retreat
Success is achieved at any cost
So, check yourself when you wake in the morn
Let not your pride continue to grow
But let your heart be pure and your mind be sharp
Know Who’s you are, and Who to follow. - Rich Palmer
It spawns contempt and loftiness
When given the authority to create divide
Great rulers are those who overcome it’s sweetness
Many a man have fallen to it’s lure
In the day and by the night it beckons to the lost
Devouring their victims with little retreat
Success is achieved at any cost
So, check yourself when you wake in the morn
Let not your pride continue to grow
But let your heart be pure and your mind be sharp
Know Who’s you are, and Who to follow. - Rich Palmer
Job 41 gives us a very good understanding who we are battling on this earth. This chapter closes with this to say about Satan: “he is a king over all the children of pride.” Pride is one of his many tools. It convinces us that we are capable, smart enough, strong enough and talented enough to do this alone. When this attitude befalls us, we are then left to fend for ourselves against his ways. His intent is to make you believe you don’t need God. If he can make you believe that God is not all powerful, loving and merciful, than he can help you become prideful in your own authority and power. Once we stop fearing and respecting God’s authority in this world and the next then Satan is able to further that independence and convince us that we are in control.
Lofty minds, selfishness, pride and arrogance ensues, all of which will breed injustice to those around us. Even Satan acknowledges God’s presence, but his pride and arrogance prevent him from enjoying the fruits of God’s righteousness and peace. Satan’s domain here on earth is built on self centered greed, lust of the flesh and temporary satisfaction. God’s kingdom is built on humility, a servant’s heart, love, peace and an eternity with Him one day. Avoid the pitfalls of pride and a self-centered existence by reminding yourself daily that God is God and we are not.
Prayer:
Heavenly Father,
Thank You for the cross. Thank You for Your redeeming grace. I live my life to bring You glory and let Your light shine to all whom I see. Help me to be strong against the obstacles of this world. Help me to fend off the arrows of pride, selfishness and arrogance. Let my heart always be open to Your teaching and let my mind be free of worldly things. I trust in You as my protector and savior. In Your name I pray – Amen.
Lofty minds, selfishness, pride and arrogance ensues, all of which will breed injustice to those around us. Even Satan acknowledges God’s presence, but his pride and arrogance prevent him from enjoying the fruits of God’s righteousness and peace. Satan’s domain here on earth is built on self centered greed, lust of the flesh and temporary satisfaction. God’s kingdom is built on humility, a servant’s heart, love, peace and an eternity with Him one day. Avoid the pitfalls of pride and a self-centered existence by reminding yourself daily that God is God and we are not.
Prayer:
Heavenly Father,
Thank You for the cross. Thank You for Your redeeming grace. I live my life to bring You glory and let Your light shine to all whom I see. Help me to be strong against the obstacles of this world. Help me to fend off the arrows of pride, selfishness and arrogance. Let my heart always be open to Your teaching and let my mind be free of worldly things. I trust in You as my protector and savior. In Your name I pray – Amen.
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