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June 9, 2015 admin RC Sproul

HOW SHOULD CHRISTIANS VIEW WORLD HISTORY? By Dr. R.C. SPROUL

“What goes around, comes around.” This American idiom suggests a view of history that has more in common with ancient Greek philosophy

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June 9, 2015 admin Scott Henry

HOLY SCRIPTURE AND THE HOLY SPIRIT By Pastor Scott Henry

“As newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the Word that you may grow thereby…” (1 Peter 2:2). The Lord guides His

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June 9, 2015 admin Scott Henry

DEALING WITH DISCOURAGEMENT By Pastor Scott Henry

“Why are you cast down, O my soul?  And why are you disquieted within me?  Hope in God, for I shall yet

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June 2, 2015 admin Matt Powell

TRANSGENDERISM, PROGRESSIVISM, AND GOD’S LAW by Rev. Matthew Powell

Bruce Jenner is not a woman. He is a man. Every single chromosome in his body records this fact. He can mutilate

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June 2, 2015 admin Scott Henry

SALVATION BY JESUS ALONE! By Pastor Scott Henry

“Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life.  No one comes to the Father except through Me”

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May 29, 2015 admin Scott Henry

COMPLAINING OR PRAISING? By Pastor Scott Henry

“Do all things without complaining or disputing; that you may prove yourselves to be blameless and innocent, children of God above reproach

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May 22, 2015 admin Scott Henry

CONTROL YOUR TONGUE By Pastor Scott Henry

“Keep your tongue from evil, and your lips from speaking deceit” (Psalm 34:13). Most, if not all, of our problems relate to

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May 18, 2015 admin Scott Henry

WALKING IN SUBMISSION By Pastor Scott Henry

“…be submissive to one another, and be clothed with humility…” (1 Peter 5:5). The word humility in Scripture means “humbleness of mind.”

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May 16, 2015 admin J.I. Packer

IDOLATRY: THE DESIRE TO BE LORD OF WHAT ONE WORSHIPS By J. I. Packer

“Paul’s words here endorse the consistent biblical testimony that idolatry is inexcusable.  Scripture never condones idolatry on the grounds that men knew

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May 16, 2015 admin Sinclair Ferguson

JESUS IS OUR SANCTIFICATION By Dr. Sinclair Ferguson

“In the New Testament, Jesus is presented as the ‘author,’ ‘captain’ or ‘pioneer’ of salvation (Acts 3:15; 5:31; Hebrews 2:10; 12:2). The

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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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