Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Pride
I once thought, for a man(MALE), the greatest slipperiest downfall would most definitely without a doubt be lust. I wont say im totally wrong, but i've come to realise that for the position of "easiest-to-fall-into-sin", there is a great contender- Pride.
It is no wonder that God speaks about pride ever so often in His word. and only the proud would brush this off and think,"This is not for me, im fine!" In fact, its not just in issues on pride, but really anything in the bible. I for one was once subjected to this, and maybe even still am subtly, and that indeed is the greatest mistake.
Pride often gives so many ways of entry into our lives, and the worse thing yet, is it can be disguised so easily to be "acceptable". However the reality of Pride is this-it is essentially turning away from God, and finding your satisfaction in yourself. This could be even in the form of anxiety! For the only reason why you are anxious, is because instead of placing your trust in the Omnipotent God, you place your trust in yourself to get things done. and then you worry for you realise your inadequacy. And all this, is not Faith in God.
Jeremiah 9:23-24
23Thus says the LORD, "Let not a wise man boast of his wisdom, and let not the mighty man boast of his might, let not a rich man boast of his riches;
24but let him who boasts boast of this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD who exercises lovingkindness, justice and righteousness on earth; for I delight in these things," declares the LORD.As i saw this on the sanctuary wall, it once again served as a great reminder. For what do i have that i have not recieved from God, and if i have, how can i boast in it, but rather let Him who boasts boast in the Lord! that He knows all things come from His grace and let Him be glorified!
So much more can be said about pride, but i dont intend to make my posts all mini sermons. But really, how easy it is to fall into the clutches of pride. Be it in seeking recognition, be it in wanting to be approved by man, or not be seen as weak, or even wanting to be seen as knowledgable, especially for one who teaches. For "knowledge makes arrogant, but love edifies" (1 cor 8:1) But no, Father i will trust in You, in who You are and all that You are for me. I dont care what people think, i dont care what people say, for do i seek the approval of men! may it never be! Help me to love You, and thus love people, that i will do all things out of love, lest i be arrogant or boastful, that i will be satisfied fully in You, that You will be glorified! Amen.
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