NOT PRIDEFUL

I READ: 1 Samuel 2:1-10

Someone can be arrogant if they are rich, beautiful/handsome, smart or multi-talented. This person forgets that everything comes from the Lord. Lucifer was casted away from heaven because of his arrogance. The story of Lucifer shows how much God hates those who are arrogant. As God’s children, we need to often check whether we have arrogance in our heart. Someone who is arrogant can have one or more of the following characteristics – 1) be proud of his/her own work 2) always seeking human praises 3) often thinks that he/she is smarter than others 4) only socialize with others of the same social status. We need to pay attention to spiritual arrogance as well. Spiritual arrogance means we have the feeling that we are more spiritual and knowledgeable than others.  We have to pray so that we have a humble heart. We need to remind ourselves that all successes and everything we have is only by His grace and they all belong to the Lord.

I DECLARE: Proverbs 21:4 – A haughty look, a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked are sin.

I DO : What action am I going to take after meditating on the Word of God?

I PRAY : Pray as guided by the Holy Spirit.

ANNUAL BIBLE READING: EZEKIEL 17-20