a conversation with Joi over dinner just now led to a discussion of pride. and she pointed out the pride in me. "isn't that pride?" she asked as she listened to my sharing.
gosh, she was so right on and sharp. and i was like a fool, oblivious to the pride that i had. in fact, i think i had so much pride in me. the scary thing is, i wasnt aware until she pointed it out. pride can be so subtle. that just caught me off guard. and with whatever 'face' i have left, i admitted i was indeed so full of pride. its hard to admit that; but i am glad i did. i am glad she pointed it out to me.
now that i know, i am so conscious that i cannot shake it off. and i need to really humble before the Lord and say God help me with it. i dont want to be destroyed cos of my pride. i dont want a gulf between you and me bcos of my pride.
this conversation is such a sober and serious reminder for me to humble myself before the Lord, and to be so mindful of the pride that creeps in and threatens to destroy my r/s with the Lord. pride is dangerous. pride leads to downfall. no one can really say they are not susceptible to pride. satan fell bcos of pride. many great leaders fell bcos of pride.
in the bible, King Uzziah, a young king who started on the right footing with God prospered in every way. Yet, in his later years, his pride led to his downfall. A fatal and irreversible one.
"But after Uzziah became powerful, his pride led to his downfall. He was unfaithful to the LORD his God, and entered the temple of the LORD to burn incense on the altar of incense. Azariah the priest with eighty other courageous priests of the LORD followed him in. They confronted him and said, "It is not right for you, Uzziah, to burn incense to the LORD. That is for the priests, the descendants of Aaron, who have been consecrated to burn incense. Leave the sanctuary, for you have been unfaithful; and you will not be honored by the LORD God." -2Chron 26:16-18
may we be reminded of the destructive nature of pride, and always check ourselves. lets all humble ourselves and lay bare our motives before the Lord and have him examine them.
Serene, 25, Christian
a sinner saved by God's grace.
a beloved child of God.
a social worker (youth).
a daughter.
a sister to 2 younger siblings.
Your Love
"This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins." -1 John 4:10
Loves n Adores
*God; the Father, Son Jesus and Holy Spirit
*Family; Tan
*Church; Grace Assembly of God
*My close friends
*My cell group; AHH (After His Heart)
*Youths
*Missions
*Children
*Good food, Chocolates and Ice-cream!
