The Things God Hates
A Proud Look
What in the world is a proud look? It’s pride! We all like nice things, but lifting your chin in the air like you’re better than others is considered a proud look. You’ve seen these people; they look down their noses at you, as if you are nothing but dirt; these people are in the church. I’ve got news for them: our flesh is nothing but dirt! We are made from the dust of the earth, and no amount of money will make you more than that. However, our soul and spirit can be refined by God for service to Him. The earthly things you have don’t change who you are, but if you’re not careful, they will cause you to have pride, which is the downfall of many.
What can we do so that we don’t fall victim to pride or haughtiness? Ask the Holy Spirit to give us humble eyes to see others the way Jesus saw people, with a heart broken for their condition. If anyone had a reason to situate themselves above others, it was Jesus, but he, who was and is God, lowered himself to come in the form of a servant and made himself of no reputation.
But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: Philippians 2:7
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