Tag Archives: pride

December 1, 2016

Posted on December 2, 2016 by jgarrott

[The readings for the month of December are on the theme of Emmanuel.] Genesis 3:4-5 “You will not surely die,” the serpent said to the woman. “For God knows that when you eat of it your eyes will be opened, … Continue reading →

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September 22, 2016

Posted on September 26, 2016 by jgarrott

Habakkuk 1:11 “…guilty men, whose own strength is their god.” This snippet of description is astounding, really. For one thing, it is a marvelous use of words, painting a vivid description with a minimum of effort. We all know of … Continue reading →

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July 16, 2016

Posted on July 18, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 97:11-12 Light is shed upon the righteous and joy on the upright in heart. Rejoice in the Lord, you who are righteous, and praise his holy name. I have the feeling I’ve written on this before, because the Japanese … Continue reading →

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June 8, 2016

Posted on June 11, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 18:3 I call to the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and I am saved from my enemies. There was a very simple reason David prayed so much: he knew it worked. Probably starting when he was a young … Continue reading →

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May 18, 2016

Posted on May 20, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 69:6 May those who hope in you not be disgraced because of me, O Lord, the Lord Almighty; may those who seek you not be put to shame because of me, O God of Israel. This should be a … Continue reading →

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April 22, 2016

Posted on April 24, 2016 by jgarrott

2 Chronicles 32:25 But Hezekiah’s heart was proud and he did not respond to the kindness shown him; therefore the Lord’s wrath was on him and on Judah and Jerusalem. It seems incredible that Hezekiah would have been proud after … Continue reading →

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January 31, 2016

Posted on February 1, 2016 by jgarrott

Zephaniah 3:11-12 “I will remove from this city those who rejoice in their pride. Never again will you be haughty on my holy hill. But I will leave within you the meek and humble, who trust in the name of … Continue reading →

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December 26, 2015

Posted on December 28, 2015 by jgarrott

Luke 2:34-35 Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother: “This child is destined to cause the falling and rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against, so that the thoughts … Continue reading →

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December 20, 2015

Posted on December 21, 2015 by jgarrott

Luke 1:51 “He has performed mighty deeds with his arm; he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts.” As Jesus said, everything bad starts in our hearts, in our minds. (Matthew 15:18-18) That’s why we need to … Continue reading →

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September 18, 2015

Posted on September 26, 2015 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 10:18 For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends. I couldn’t count how many times I’ve used the earlier parts of this chapter in sermons, counseling, and … Continue reading →

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