In the beginning, we were lost in darkness, waiting for hope and light, until God’s mercy came to us through Jesus Christ. From the glory of heaven to the humility of a cradle, Jesus came to fulfill the law, redeem creation, and reconcile the lost. He did not despise the cross, but endured suffering for our salvation, and through His resurrection, He conquered death and restored us to the Father. This is the foundation of our faith and the reason we praise the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Turning to Proverbs, we are reminded of the subtle but destructive power of pride. Pride is not always easy to see in ourselves—it’s like a blind spot that others may notice before we do. There is a kind of pride that is healthy, such as taking care of our homes or doing our best with the gifts God has given us, but the pride that leads to destruction is rooted in self-exaltation and a refusal to listen or submit to God and others. The middle letter of “pride” is “I,” and it is this focus on self that precedes the downfall of individuals, marriages, churches, and even nations.
Scripture warns that pride goes before destruction and a haughty spirit before a fall. We see this in the story of Nebuchadnezzar, who was humbled by God when he exalted himself. Pride builds up like a tower, brick by brick, until it collapses under its own weight. The wise person learns to separate their own desires from God’s will, seeking wisdom from others and humbling themselves to admit when they are wrong. Humility opens the door to wisdom, grace, and restoration.
God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble. When we approach God and others with humility, we gain understanding and avoid the shame that comes from stubborn self-reliance. Pride causes strife and division, but humility brings blessing and harmony. We are called to examine our hearts, cultivate humility, and ask God for help in every area of life. In our relationships, our prayers, and our communities, let us lay aside pride and seek God’s will above our own, trusting that His grace is sufficient for every need.
Proverbs 16:18 (ESV) — > Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.
Proverbs 11:2 (ESV) — > When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with the humble is wisdom.
James 4:6 (ESV) — > But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”
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