John 5:39-40 (NKJV 39 You search the Scriptures, for in them you think you have eternal life; and these are they which testify of Me. 40 But you are not willing to come to Me that you may have life. Here are four things that will keep us from having eternal life. Pride – is … Read more
James 4:6 (LSB) 6 But He gives a greater grace. Therefore it says, “God is opposed to the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” The word of God is full of references to pride and the problems associated with it. And there are many accompanying people in the Bible whose lives were destroyed by … Read more
James 4:6 (NKJV) 6 But He gives more grace. Therefore He says: “God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.” As I was doing some various things today, the Holy Spirit dropped a short phrase into my spirit; He opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. I quickly texted it to myself so I wouldn’t forget … Read more
James 4:1-3 (NKJV) 1 Where do wars and fights come from among you? Do they not come from your desires for pleasure that war in your members? 2 You lust and do not have. You murder and covet and cannot obtain. You fight and war. Yet you do not have because you do not ask. … Read more
Jonah 3:2 (NKJV) 2 “Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and preach to it the message that I tell you.” Jonah was a frail, fickle human being, just like many of us. What do we mean by that? Let’s take a look. God had previously told Jonah to go to Nineveh and cry out … Read more
1 Peter 5:6-7 (NKJV) 6 Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, 7 casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you. It is impossible for God to work effectively through someone who is proud or haughty. Yes, God can use them to … Read more
Colossians 3:15 (NKJV) 15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful. Let the peace of God rule… You see, we can sometimes fight the peace of God. We can be our own worst enemy. I know, because there are times … Read more
Proverbs 11:2 (NKJV) 2 When pride comes, then comes shame; But with the humble is wisdom. Have you ever had your mind made up about something, and nobody can convince you otherwise, no matter how much truth you see showing you that you’re wrong about it? That is pride in action. Pride is a destroyer … Read more
Psalm 121:2 (NKJV) 2 My help comes from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth. About a month ago, I decided to ride a scooter with my grand-kids, who are 12 & 10 years old. They had theirs and I had one of my own too. We were having a grand time and they couldn’t … Read more
Proverbs 16:18 (NKJV) 18 Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall. This is something we all need to be reminded of from time to time. Pride can manifest itself in many different ways. Sometimes it’s blatant and very obvious. Other times it’s subtle and isn’t easily detected. There is what some … Read more
Proverbs 11:2 (NKJV) 2 When pride comes, then comes shame; But with the humble is wisdom. We can all relate to being prideful at times and then having something take place that puts us right back where we belong. Sometimes it is a hard, painful fall. Even though we may not like it or want … Read more