Posts with the tag “pride”

"For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline." - 2 Timothy 1:7   What is keeping you from living the life God has called you to live? It's a question worth pondering because there are often three significant barriers that hinder us from pursuing God's extraordinary plan: pride, judgment, and the fear of failure. Let's explore these obstacles and ...  Read More

"You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden." - Matthew 5:14 (NIV)   As followers of Christ, we are called to be different from the world around us. We are to shine as lights in the darkness, reflecting the love, truth, and compassion of our Savior. In a world that often embraces darkness and confusion, let us stand firm in our faith and convictions. We are not called ...  Read More

"My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry" - James 1:19   Have you ever found yourself getting really angry about something and then later on realizing that you overreacted? Or have you been in a situation where someone pushed your buttons and you just lost it? I know I have. But as believers, we need to remember th...  Read More

“For all that is in the world— the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life— is not from the Father but is from the world.” - 1 John 2:16   If we want to obediently live for Christ and submit to His will above our own, we must be aware of things that could compromise our obedience. Yesterday, we asked the question, are you promoting your brand or God’s brand? Well, there ...  Read More

“…The purpose is that none of you will be inflated with pride in favor of one person over another. For who makes you so superior? What do you have that you didn’t receive?” (1 Corinthians 4:6-7).How many times have we won an award or had a major accomplishment, but our egos become too inflated as a result?The moment we are on the mountain top, that’s when we are most positioned to fall. When God g...  Read More

“One of the synagogue leaders, named Jairus, came, and when he saw Jesus, he fell at His feet and kept begging Him, “My little daughter is at death’s door. Come and lay Your hands on her so she can get well and live” (Mark 5:22-23).We get desperate when we feel that our time is running out. In serious situations, we start looking for help anywhere we can find it. In Mark chapter 5, Jesus is walkin...  Read More

“One of the seven angels who had the seven bowls came and said to me, ‘Come, I will show you the punishment of the great prostitute, who sits by many waters. With her the kings of the earth committed adultery, and the inhabitants of the earth were intoxicated with the wine of her adulteries.” (Revelation 17:1-2)Yesterday, we talked about Hosea and how he took a prostitute to be his wife. This stor...  Read More

“Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight. Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all” (Romans 12:16-8).  What is haughty? It means having an air of superiority— being someone who is pretentious or prideful. Jesus...  Read More

“For by the grace given to me, I tell everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he should think. Instead, think sensibly, as God has distributed a measure of faith to each one” (Romans 12:3).   If you could choose one person, or even a group of people, who has helped you become who you are today, could you pick them out? Can you think of the people who have been the most influent...  Read More