~~~HUMBLE YOURSELVES --

Proverbs 6:16-19
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Humble yourselves
under the mighty
hand of God, that He
may exalt you in due
time. --1 Peter 5:6 bible

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It's easy to dislike powerful people who have proud looks. Their very countenance seems to encourage others to throw obstacles in their paths or to be silent objectors.

In today's Bible reading, we are told that God hates seven things. Tellingly, the first is pride. When someone overvalues himslef by undervaluing others, he inevitably reveals it with his proud look. Puffed up in self-conceit, he may devise evil and sow discord. No wonder God hates proud looks.

Proud and powerful people may think they can disregard others' displeasure, but they cannot disregard God's opposition. Peter reminds us not to trust in ourselves but in the One who will exalt us "in due time" (1Peter 5:6). As we submit to Him we avoid the risk that pride brings to our character and we become thankful, humble servants of God.
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Naught have I gotten but what I received;
Grace hath bestowed it since I have believed;
Boasting excluded, pride I abase;
I'm only a sinner saved by grace!
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NO ONE CAN GLORIFY SELF AND CHRIST AT THE SAME TIME. cross

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