July 27, 2012
Proverbs 27:2: “Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth,; a stranger and not thine own lips.”
Pride is what makes humans tick and as long as that pride simply builds self-esteem, it is even Christ-centered. But boasting of what we have done, who we are, or how important we are comes directly from Satan’s lies.
No one is, has done, or will be without the blessing of his maker. It is easy to tell the lost ones, because they take credit for doing everything. Encouragement comes when we praise others and envy comes when we praise ourselves. Even if we don’t consider ourselves prideful, it is using our bragging to tempt others to envy us.
Lord, we love you today and see our prideful selves. We are quick to tell all the great things we do but are slow to encourage others who are working so hard. Help us Lord to realize the importance of encouragement and the futileness of Pride. For Your service we live.. Amen.
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