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July 25, 2018November 13, 2020 admin Jordan Standridge

Where Do People Who Never Hear of Jesus Go When They Die? by Jordan Standridge

In the last couple years, some of my longer Gospel conversations ended up with this question at one point or another. I’m

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March 30, 2018October 28, 2020 admin Scott Henry

OUR SCAPEGOAT By Pastor S. Henry

OUR SCAPEGOAT “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” —Matthew 27:46 Good Friday is a day when believers remember the

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January 19, 2018October 28, 2020 admin Scott Henry

THE LORD’S LAMP by Pastor S. Henry

“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path” (Psalm 119:105). Our text must be the confession

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January 5, 2018October 28, 2020 admin Scott Henry

LOVING ONE ANOTHER by Pastor S. Henry

“If someone says, “I love God,” and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother

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December 5, 2017October 28, 2020 admin Scott Henry

A LIFE OF CONTENTMENT by Pastor S. Henry

“Now godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing

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December 1, 2017October 28, 2020 admin Scott Henry

JESUS SAVES HIS PEOPLE by Pastor S. Henry

“Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her

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November 24, 2017October 28, 2020 admin Scott Henry

GOD ALWAYS KEEPS HIS PROMISE by Pastor S. Henry

“…that by two immutable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie…” (Hebrews 6:18).   Dear Christian: Have you ever

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November 23, 2017October 28, 2020 admin Scott Henry

A THANKFUL LIFE by Pastor S. Henry

On December 4, 1619, a group of 38 English settlers arrived on the north bank of the James River about 20 miles

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October 1, 2017October 28, 2020 admin Uncategorized

“Acknowledging the Lord Jesus” —Pastor Darrell Kingswood

“Acknowledging the Lord Jesus as our chief Prophet and Teacher, our only High Priest, and our eternal King … we need to

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October 1, 2017October 28, 2020 admin Paul Tripp

WHAT TYPE OF CAR DO YOU DRIVE? By Dr. Paul David Tripp

For many years, I drove a car that never guaranteed I would arrive at my destination. This mode of transportation was God’s

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PRIDE AND HUMILITY

"I hate pride and arrogance!"
—Proverbs 8:13

Pride is the most common sin which permeates man’s sinful human nature. We are all born Pharisees and rebels against God, and we think far better of ourselves than we ought to think. We are all self-exonerating, self-excusing, and blame-shifting people, and we all imagine that we deserve something better than we have. “A proud and haughty man; "Scoffer" is his name; He acts with arrogant pride” (Proverbs 21:24).

Pride is an age-old sin. It began in the heart of Lucifer when he was determined to exalt himself above the Almighty (Isaiah 14:12-14). The sin of pride next reared its ugly head in the Garden of Eden when Adam and Eve thought, just like Lucifer, to be like God, determining good and evil. They wanted to be their own authority, do their own thing, and be their own boss. Pride is a subtle sin that rules and reigns in many hearts without being detected, and can even wear the costume of humility. “Therefore, pride serves as their necklace” (Psalm 73:6). Pride is a soul-ruining sin. “Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall” (Proverbs 16:18). The sin of pride causes a person to resist repentance, start a feud, cast forgiveness behind the back, overlook the needs of others, and pride continually fuels hatred for Christ. “By pride comes nothing but strife” (Proverbs 13:10).

However, of all garments, none is more graceful, none wears so well, and none is as rare as the virtue called humility. “A man's pride will bring him low, but the humble in spirit will retain honor” (Proverbs 29:23). Humility is essential in the life of every believer, and it is a defining mark of a true Christian. The key element to a life of humility is submission to the Word of God. A person who is unwilling to submit to God’s Word is a person filled with soul-damning pride, which is exactly opposite of humility. You see, an attitude of submission is the fruit of humility, and true humility is demonstrated by obedience to God. Therefore, Scripture calls every believer to “be clothed with humility, for God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble” (1 Peter 5:5).

Does your life manifest humility or pride? Our prayer should be that the Lord roots out every stench of pride that still dwells within our heart. Praise God our salvation rests securely in the person and work of Jesus Christ, the only One who never had a prideful attitude, but always walked in perfect humility before God and men. Praise God for JESUS! He is our ONLY hope of humility, forgiveness, wisdom, redemption, and reconciliation with God. Jesus truly is our only hope of salvation! “Man of sorrows what a name for the Son of God, who came ruined sinners to reclaim: Hallelujah, what a Savior!” Praise His Name!

Tuesday Encouragement: September 1, 2026
In Christ,
Pastor S. Henry
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