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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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This kind of pride can destroy you!

There are various definitions of the word pride. We can be proud of our work; proud of our children’s accomplishments; proud of our nation, etc. However, there is a pride that destroys. This kind of pride distorts one’s view of oneself and those around them. Pride is a master sin. This kind of pride caused the fall of the archangel Lucifer. Merriam Webster’s dictionary defines pride as inordinate self esteem and conceit. Proverbs 11:2 declares that those who allow this kind of pride to well up in their hearts, will come to shame! Conversely, those who are humble walk in wisdom. Romans 12:3 states: “For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith”.

Proverbs 11:2 – When pride comes, then comes shame; but with the humble is wisdom.