Proverbs 18:12 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!

When God says...

“Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty, And before honor is humility.” (Proverbs 18:12 NKJV)

He gives us an eye opener, we must consciously be aware of. Disgrace or honor does not happen by chance. It's the end result of precursors orchestrating towards such predictable outcomes. Pride presages ruin. Though, being proud has a good side, in its validating role at every step of our journey. It affirms self-confidence and heartens excellence. But, when it crosses the line from affirmation of one's self-worth (amour pro pre) into the realm of haughtiness and self-love (amor propio), as one looks at self better than everyone else, it augurs a fall.

On the other hand, godliness and modesty never fail to herald acclamation and triumph. As a child of God by faith in Christ Jesus, we are called to humility and service. The Lord Jesus declares that when He said, as it is written: "The greatest among you must be a servant. But those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” (Matthew 23:11, 12 NLT)

And I say, AMEN!

Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries

(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)

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