When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. Proverbs 11:2
Pride will get you every time if you allow it to. It is one of the tools the enemy loves to use against us, especially in our most vulnerable state. More importantly God hates pride. I will break down your stubborn pride. (Leviticus 26:19) Pride is the cause of so many emotions from sadness to anger. It is what causes dissension with others and conflict. "I am sorry" or "I was wrong" are not words easily spoken. Insecurity and competitiveness all stem from it and asking for help is almost impossible. It can be the cause of so much strife and pain in your life if you allow it. Our stubbornness to see it in ourselves is deadly for it can separate us from our Lord. His pride led to his downfall. He was unfaithful to the LORD his God (2 Chronicles 26:16) The bible speaks of this and warns us of this often. Your heart will become proud and you will forget the LORD your God. (Deuteronomy 8:14) Be mindful and be aware and above all else, go to the Father humbly and ask for forgiveness. And then turn from it and sin no more. In Jesus' name I ask that our prides be removed and that our hearts only long for you and not our own needs of the flesh. Amen.
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