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Before destruction, this is present!

Disagreement is normal to humans. We are full of ideas, points of view and different perspectives. It is during these these times that truth is an anchor, and can help to settle disagreements. We know that God’s word is truth, and we can lean on His word to settle our disputes. However, there are those that will fight against God’s word. They feel that their perspective is right, and they will fight to the bitter end to have their way. This is where pride can cause great destruction in one’s life (Proverbs 16:18 ” Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall”). Conversely, there are those who receive advice and correction from the word as well as godly mentors. The scriptures reveal that these people are wise. Are you one who is always trying to get his or her way no matter what, or are  you able to humble yourself and receive from God’s word and from others? Remember: There is wisdom in taking sound advice!

Proverbs 13:10 – Where there is strife, there is pride, but wisdom is found in those who take advice.

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Are you, or aren’t you?

There are many today that are always attempting to show that they have more than what they really have. They are constantly trying to impress others with what they drive, where they live, the clothing they wear, etc. They are always trying to keep up with the “Joneses”. Their pride is always pushing them to make it seem that they are better off than others. However, the reality is that many who appear to “have it all,” are actually one crisis away from bankruptcy. Things aren’t always what they seem. Most millionaires aren’t this way. You would never know that they are millionaires. They drive Toyota Camrys. They live in decent homes, but the homes are not ostentatious. They go to work every day like everybody else. When they want to take a good vacation, they are able to do so, but they will never flaunt their abundance. The Apostle Paul once said that he had learned to be content in whatever state he was in, whether he had plenty, or whether he had little (Philippians 4:11-12). Actually, true riches are not material things. True riches include a personal and vibrant relationship with God (Colossians 1:27), be grateful for what you have and who you are, be at peace with having a good family, good friends, good health, a job, business or ministry that you enjoy serving in, be grateful for being able help others in their time of need. Do you have some or all of these riches in your life? If not, are you working toward these, or have you been caught up in trying to impress others?

Proverbs 13:7 – There is one who makes himself rich, yet has nothing; and one who makes himself poor, yet has great riches.