These two characteristics diametrically oppose each other. There’s no other way to see it. God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. Pride turns our focus inward. It says, “look what I did”. It turns our attention away from others, away from God. Humility, on the other hand does the opposite. It turns our focus upward. It says, “look what God did”. It takes our focus off of ourselves and onto others. No wonder why God hates arrogance and pride. It’s a logical response. You’d feel the same way if you had children, raised them, loved them, dedicated your life to them, and then they left you to never return, for no reason of you’re doing. Pride and humility need our attention. One needs to be kept in check with the other.
23 Pride ends in humiliation, while humility brings honor.
Proverbs 29:23
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