Humiliation or Honor
December 31, 2022
“Humiliation or Honor”
Blessings folk!
The last day of the year.
Always a surprise.
Always a time of giving thanks.
Always a time of anticipation for what is ahead.
Every day should be such, not just specific calendar markings.
The next Proverb is a stark reminder of how we should “enter the new year”.
Pro 29:23
One’s pride will bring him low,
but he who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor.
ESV
Pride will bring you down.
Pride will “eat you alive”.
Pride will be a stumbling block to the Spirit.
Pride is the antithesis to the true walk in the Spirit.
Pro 29:23
Pride ends in humiliation,
while humility brings honor.
NLT
The choice is clear.
Will we live in pride?
Will we live in humility?
Pride…
Pro 16:18
Pride goes before destruction,
and a haughty spirit before a fall.
ESV
Humility…
1 Pe 5:6-7
Humble yourselves, therefore,
under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you,
casting all your anxieties on him,
because he cares for you.
ESV
Choose well…humiliation or honor?