Tag Archives: pride

Wisdom; October 6, 2019

Posted on October 11, 2019 by jgarrott

Proverbs 1:29-31 Since they hated knowledge and did not choose to fear the Lord, since they would not accept my advice and spurned my rebuke, they will eat the fruit of their ways and be filled with the fruit of … Continue reading →

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Deception; September 30, 2019

Posted on October 1, 2019 by jgarrott

Psalm 138:6 Though the Lord is on high, he looks upon the lowly, but the proud he knows from afar. It just struck me, reading the Japanese for this verse, that the second half could be expressed, “He sees through … Continue reading →

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Controlling Sins; September 21, 2019

Posted on September 25, 2019 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:133 Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me. Psalm 119 bears a lot in common with the book of Proverbs, because it has a lot of pithy one-liners, and this is certainly one … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Pride; September 2, 2019

Posted on September 3, 2019 by jgarrott

Psalm 101:1-2 I will sing of your love and justice; to you, O Lord, I will sing praise. I will be careful to lead a blameless life— when will you come to me? I will walk in my house with … Continue reading →

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Old Age; August 27, 2019

Posted on August 29, 2019 by jgarrott

Psalm 92:12-15 The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, they will grow like a cedar of Lebanon; planted in the house of the Lord, they will flourish in the courts of our God. They will still bear fruit in … Continue reading →

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Sin and Salvation; August 10, 2019

Posted on August 13, 2019 by jgarrott

Psalm 57:6 They spread a net for my feet— I was bowed down in distress. They dug a pit in my path— but they have fallen into it themselves. I can imagine David’s delight at being able to write this. … Continue reading →

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Tools; August 5, 2019

Posted on August 7, 2019 by jgarrott

Psalm 44:6-7 I do not trust in my bow, my sword does not bring me victory; but you give us victory over our enemies, you put our adversaries to shame. Weapons, or any tools, for that matter, are all well … Continue reading →

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Hubris; August 1, 2019

Posted on August 4, 2019 by jgarrott

Psalm 36:1-2 An oracle is within my heart concerning the sinfulness of the wicked: There is no fear of God before his eyes. For in his own eyes he flatters himself too much to detect or hate his sin. A … Continue reading →

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Churchese; July 28, 2019

Posted on July 30, 2019 by jgarrott

Psalm 31:23-24 Love the Lord, all his saints! The Lord preserves the faithful, but the proud he pays back in full. Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord. David had experienced God’s grace and mercy … Continue reading →

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Giving God the Credit; July 9, 2019

Posted on July 11, 2019 by jgarrott

Joshua 23:10-11 One of you routs a thousand, because the Lord your God fights for you, just as he promised. So be very careful to love the Lord your God. The NIV inserts the word, so, between these two verses, … Continue reading →

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