One thing I’ve noticed over the years is that those among us (which sometimes includes me) who are full of self pride, are complete fools. They are truly legends in their own mind. While they brag and boast, they are too self-absorbed to notice that everyone else is rolling their eyes in disgust.
So what does the Bible say about this?
Proverbs 14:3 In the mouth of a fool is a rod of pride….
How true! Every so often, I become proud of myself. My accomplishments, my skills, my lifestyle, and so-on sometimes give me great pride. When that pride wells up inside of me, I find myself acting foolish. I become arrogant, self-centered, and a know-it-all. Eventually, my words reflect this pride. This happens just before I do or say something really foolish and my pride blows up in my face, and I look like a FOOL!
I heard of a “great” man in history (can’t remember who) who lead a nation. He was highly regarded and very wealthy. He hired another man to walk beside him with the sole purpose of reminding him that he was just a man.
So the next time I feel self pride, I need to stop and remind myself that I am just a man……
Tags: Bible, Proverbs, Word of God
