Question: “What does the Bible say about pride?” Answer: There is a difference between the kind of pride that God hates (Proverbs 8:13) and the kind of pride we can feel Source: https://www.gotquestions.org/pride-Bible.html
1 COR 13 In yesterday’s devotional, we noted that Love is a commandment of God. Here in 1 Corinthians 13, Paul describes how utterly useless even the most gifted “Christian” is without love. Our main text from Chapter 13 will be verse 4 which describes the true characteristics of Charity or Godly Love: Charity suffereth … More Devotional Thought for Today – 08/17/2021
JAMES 4:6 CONTEXT: Chapter 4 continues where 3 leaves off, reminding the reader that seeking after self, worldly gains, and wisdom will only lead to conflict within the church and their personal lives. Matthew Henry divides it as follows: Here are cautions against corrupt affections, and love of this world, which is enmity to God. … More Devotional Thought for Today – 08/12/21
Jeremiah 9 Jeremiah 9 is a continuation from Chapter 8, a lament of the destruction of Judah and Jerusalem because of the nation of Israel’s rebellious (turning their backs on God) ways. As bad a Jeremiah feels about this he wants to escape the events, v.2. I think so that he would not be a … More Devotional Thought for Today – 01/16/2021
Luke 22:24-30 PRIDEFUL DISPUTE Jesus sits down at His final meal with His disciples and a argument breaks out. They have just learned of Jesus’ betrayal and of course no one is going own up to that so the next “logical” thing to “discuss” is who is the greatest among them. Most folks in their … More Devotional Thought for Today – 10/28/2020
AMP and RVR 1960 CONTEXT: The 26th Chapter of Isaiah is a Song of Praise. Many bible headings have different interpretations of what the “theme” or subject of the Song is, I tend to agree with some of the old scholars in that it is a Song dedicated to the well being and prosperity of … More Daily Devotional – Perspectives
by Jerod Gilcher | Sep 29, 2020 There is a myth that has long filled the church: that the more theology you know, the more prideful you become. And sadly this is often more reality than myth (cf. 1 Cor. 8:1). Men and women throughout church history have all been guilty of becoming ‘puffed up’ … More How the Sovereignty of God Silences Pride
Psalm 138:6 AMP and RVR 1960 CONTEXT: The bible is full of references that make it clear that man that is ALL MANKIND is messed up apart for the Grace of God. A few of the more known examples (ESV) include: For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, Romans 3:23 And … More Daily Devotional – Messed Up
1 Corinthians 4:7 (AMP and RVR 1960) CONTEXT: Paul in Chapter 3 has given instructions for good Christian living. He then switches gears and begins Chapter 4 with a sort of defense of his ministry. As you can imagine from the name and verses selected to represent this ministry we are partial to 1st Corinthians … More Boastfulness
The other day I had a difficult discussion (online) with someone who demanded to know how I could follow a God that would allow so much suffering in the world. Trying to explain mankind’s refusal to humble themselves and acknowledge God has man-made COVID-19, consequences basically fell on deaf ears. This morning I awoke to … More Covid-19 And The Humbling Of America
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