One day King Herod mounted his throne in Caesarea to speak to the people. Wanting to curry the king's favor, the people cried out, "[This is] the voice of a god and not of a man!" (Acts 12:22) Unfortunately, instead of deflecting their praise from himself to the true God, King Herod reveled in it. And it cost him dearly: "Then immediately an angel of the Lord struck him, because he did not give glory to God" (Acts 12:23a).
A simple principle of God's economy is repeated at least four times in Scripture: God stands against (resists, pulls down) the proud but gives grace to (supports, encourages, expands the influence) the humble (Psalm 138:6; Proverbs 3:34; Matthew 23:12; James 4:6). The king of Babylon made the same mistake as Herod -- giving himself credit for abilities and accomplishments for which God deserved the praise (Daniel 4:30). And God afflicted the king for a time until he repented of his pride (Daniel 4:33-37). To whom much is given, much is required (Luke 12:48).
The wise person lives in a constant state of humility -- not out of fear of God, but from an understanding that everything comes from Him (1 Chronicles 29:14).
Perish each thought of human pride, let God alone be magnified. Philip Doddridge
Humility and Forgiveness have to be the hardest challenge for any Christian. All I can say is thank God for Jesus. If it wasn't for that cross I'd operate on my own will and do as I please. Now I have to think be fore I speak and react to people. Those trying to test me should be thanking God for Jesus lol.
Oops hit the wrong button.lol Fat fingers prevail .....I am daily humbled that God chose me before I chose Him..! While I was not worth looking for God found me in my sin and lifted me to dry Ground ..I deserved none of it ,earned it not ,but for His love for me I would have sank deep without a redeemer...Thank you God for seeing me as you're Child and not you're enemy even though I lived like I was ......! PRASIE The Lord most High !...Rev
Humility and Forgiveness have to be the hardest challenge for any Christian. All I can say is thank God for Jesus. If it wasn't for that cross I'd operate on my own will and do as I please. Now I have to think be fore I speak and react to people. Those trying to test me should be thanking God for Jesus lol.
Amen sister
If it wasnt' for the cross and His love and mercy reigning....my flesh would leap in with pride and unforgiveness much of the time.
Often I have to shut my eyes, mid conversation, and say Lord guard my tongue, may Your love flow and not my flesh.
And give God the glory for any humility that is shown.
