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January 26, 2016 admin Scott Henry

PRAYING FOR THOSE IN AUTHORITY By Pastor Scott Henry

“Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and

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January 15, 2016 admin Paul Tripp

YOUR HOPE IN 2016 By Paul David Tripp

If you pay attention to the way we speak and the way we act, we’re always hoping for something. “I hope our

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January 15, 2016 admin Scott Henry

GUARD YOUR TONGUE By Pastor Scott Henry

“Whoever guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from troubles” (Proverbs 21:23). The easiest way for a person to sin is

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January 5, 2016 admin Paul Tripp

SHOULD YOU MAKE A RESOLUTION? By Paul David Tripp

It’s that time of year again when we examine what we don’t like about our life and make a resolution to change

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January 5, 2016 admin Scott Henry

KEEP YOUR TONGUE FROM EVIL By Pastor Scott Henry

“Who is the man who desires life, and loves many days, that he may see good? Keep your tongue from evil, and

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January 2, 2016 admin CH Spurgeon

CONTINUE IN PRAYER by CH Spurgeon

“Continue In Prayer” (Col. 4:2). “It is interesting to remark how large a portion of Sacred Writ is occupied with the subject

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January 2, 2016 admin Scott Henry

ALL MEN KNOW THE TRUE & LIVING GOD By Pastor Scott Henry

“For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even

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January 2, 2016 admin John Hendryx

“About That Christianity Thing” By John Hendryx

There are some things that are non-negotiable, and by that I mean those things that make Christianity what it truly is. When

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November 17, 2015 admin Scott Henry

GIVING THANKS TO THE LORD By Pastor Scott Henry

“…giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ” (Ephesians 5:20). The Word of

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November 3, 2015 admin Scott Henry

CASTING YOUR CARES By Pastor Scott Henry

“Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, casting all your care upon

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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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