Yesterday, we talked about praying, preferring, carrying and loving one another. There is so much more to it though. I am continuing the thought with gentleness, humbleness and patience. This is a topic we can assume we may think we are good at. However, are we really kind and gentle with one another? Really? Let's see what the Word says and then decide... Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love. - Ephesians 4:2 (NLT) I would say that I fail miserably on a daily basis with this one. By all means, please stop reading if you have mastered Ephesians 4:2. :) For those of you who struggle with being humble, gentle and patient, let's dig deeper.. To be humble is to be; submissive, meek, unassuming, polite, not proud or arrogant and modest. To be gentle is to be; clement, peaceful, soothing, tender, lenient, merciful, mild, temperate, tame, quiet, and courteous. To be patient is to be; uncomplaining, … [Read more...]
The Daily – The Danger of UNteachable Pride
Have you ever heard a sermon or teaching and immediately felt annoyed, or maybe like this was definitely NOT a message for you? I have. Now, there have been times, when the message was just downright nutty. However, that is rare. Most of the time (especially since I am VERY careful whom I allow to speak into my life), it is right on the money. Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. Better it is to be of a humble spirit with the meek and poor than to divide the spoil with the proud. - Proverbs 16:18-19 (amplified) Pride is destructive to the person who holds the pride. Pride prevents us from hearing God's Truth and learning what He wants us to learn. Pride is a terrible disease of the heart that many of us have and are too prideful to even see it! LOL! What exactly is pride? Note: I am only focusing on the selfish side of pride for this study. Taking pride in your work and how you maintain your home are not what I am talking about here. We are only … [Read more...]
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