[Ohio-Communities-of-Faith] "Swallow Your Pride"- Brenda Walsh Ministries Daily Devotion

Fri Aug 13 15:40:05 UTC 2021

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Swallow Your Pride
Some people find it extremely difficult to admit when they are wrong. Even when it is blatantly obvious that they were at fault, they will drive their stake in the ground and defend it to the death! Relationships have been broken and friendships ended because of foolish pride. Sadly, many don’t see the error of their ways until the damage is done and words that were spoken can never be unsaid. It would have been far better for them to have eaten their words, ground and chewed their ego, and then swallowed their pride, because it would have resulted in a drastically different outcome. Instead of always having to be right, try and see things from another point of view. When you are looking at a situation from a different perspective, things have a way of appearing quite differently. No one is right all the time, except God, so strive to be more like Him. Colossians 3:12 tells us, “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.”  Treat others the way you want to be treated. If you want love–be loving. If you want truth–be truthful. If you want to be respected–be respectful. The Bible tells us in Luke 6:31, “Do to others as you would have them do to you.” If you’ve made a blunder, then admit it. A mistake that makes you humble is better than an achievement that makes you arrogant. Most of the time a person’s behavior has more to do with their own internal struggle than it ever did with you, so give grace and mercy. When your ego dies, your soul awakens, so swallow your pride and display a humble, Christ-like spirit. Text: Proverbs 11:2, Proverbs 16:5, Romans 12:16, Jeremiah 9:23

Bible Texts:
Proverbs 11:2 NKJV - When pride comes, then comes shame; But with the humble is wisdom. 

Proverbs 16:5 NKJV - Everyone proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD; Though they join forces, none will go unpunished. 

Romans 12:16 NKJV - Be of the same mind toward one another. Do not set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own opinion. 

Jeremiah 9:23 NKJV - Thus says the LORD: "Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, Let not the mighty man glory in his might, Nor let the rich man glory in his riches;

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