Tag Archives: pride

February 1, 2015

Posted on February 4, 2015 by jgarrott

Isaiah 2:17-18 The arrogance of man will be brought low and the pride of men humbled; the Lord alone will be exalted in that day, and the idols will totally disappear. Verse seven of this chapter speaks of material wealth, … Continue reading →

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January 26, 2015

Posted on January 29, 2015 by jgarrott

Proverbs 11:2 When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. Japanese has multiple words for pride, with different nuances. The term here is inflated, puffed up, rather than pride of accomplishment. We’ve all seen this verse in … Continue reading →

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January 19, 2015

Posted on January 23, 2015 by jgarrott

Ezra 8:21 There, by the Ahava Canal, I proclaimed a fast, so that we might humble ourselves before our God and ask him for a safe journey for us and our children, with all our possessions. As the next verse … Continue reading →

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January 8, 2015

Posted on January 11, 2015 by jgarrott

2 Samuel 6:21-22 David said to Michal, “It was before the Lord, who chose me rather than your father or anyone from his house when he appointed me ruler over the Lord’s people Israel—I will celebrate before the Lord. I … Continue reading →

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January 2, 2015

Posted on January 5, 2015 by jgarrott

Exodus 10:3 So Moses and Aaron went to Pharaoh and said to him, “This is what the Lord, the God of the Hebrews, says: ‘How long will you refuse to humble yourself before me? Let my people go, so that … Continue reading →

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November 6, 2014

Posted on November 9, 2014 by jgarrott

1 Timothy 1:7 They want to be teachers of the law, but they do not know what they are talking about or what they so confidently affirm. This isn’t simply a put-down, it is a cautionary note to all teachers. … Continue reading →

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October 16, 2014

Posted on October 18, 2014 by jgarrott

1 Cor 1:30-31 It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God—that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption. Therefore, as it is written: “Let him who boasts boast in the … Continue reading →

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September 5, 2014

Posted on September 6, 2014 by jgarrott

Matthew 5:48 “Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.” You could make a case that this is the most absurd thing Jesus ever said. God’s level of perfection is by definition an impossibility for fallible human beings. However, … Continue reading →

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July 25, 2014

Posted on July 26, 2014 by jgarrott

Isaiah 59:20 “The Redeemer will come to Zion, to those in Jacob who repent of their sins,” declares the Lord. Throughout the Bible we keep running into references to repentance. I think the average person has very little understanding of … Continue reading →

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July 17, 2014

Posted on July 22, 2014 by jgarrott

Isaiah 51:1 “Listen to me, you who pursue righteousness and who seek the Lord: Look to the rock from which you were cut and to the quarry from which you were hewn.” This verse was used in one of my … Continue reading →

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