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April 4, 2015 admin JIM SAWTELLE

IS THE CHRISTIANS MIND ALWAYS AT PEACE? By Rev. Jim Sawtelle

To set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace. Romans 8:6

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April 4, 2015 admin Scott Henry

JESUS CHRIST: OUR SIN-OFFERING AND SCAPEGOAT by Pastor Scott Henry

Good Friday is the day when Christians remember the suffering and death of our Lord Jesus Christ.  It’s a day we remember

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April 4, 2015 admin CARL TRUEMAN

A PROTESTANT’S PASSION FOR THE VIRTUES OF THOMAS by Carl R. Trueman

I discovered Aquinas quite by accident some twenty years ago. Hired to teach Medieval and Reformation theology at the University of Nottingham in

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March 31, 2015 admin Scott Henry

CHRIST FORSAKEN FOR SINNERS by Pastor Scott Henry

Matthew 27:46: “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?”   This Friday, April 3, is the day known on the

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March 27, 2015 admin Scott Henry

WHAT IS TRULY IMPORTANT TO SEE ON SUNDAY MORNING? by Pastor Scott Henry

The most important thing to see on the Lord’s Day as you gather for Worship is not the fancy organ pipes; not

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March 27, 2015 admin Tim Challies

GET TO KNOW YOURSELF by Tim Challies

“The very heart of the human condition is a faulty assessment of self. We think too much of ourselves, and think of

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March 27, 2015 admin JC RYLE

LESSONS FROM THE SICK-BED By JC Ryle

“Men and brethren, when your time comes to be ill, I beseech you not to forget what the illness means. Beware of

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March 27, 2015 admin Scott Henry

JESUS CAME TO SEEK AND SAVE HIS LOST SHEEP by Pastor Scott Henry

“For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.” (Luke 19:10)   Why did Jesus

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February 27, 2015 admin Sinclair Ferguson

IS IT ‘UNSPIRITUAL’ TO BE DISCOURAGED? By Sinclair Ferguson

From time to time over the centuries some Christians have taught, sometimes with tragic consequences, that a truly spiritual person never gets

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February 27, 2015 admin Scott Henry

GRACE PRODUCES PRAISE by Pastor Scott Henry

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly

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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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