Tag Archives: pride

April 26, 2015

Posted on April 27, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 140:8 Do not grant the wicked their desires, O Lord; do not let their plans succeed, or they will become proud. David recognized that pride goes hand in hand with evil. (The Japanese here says, “They are proud,” while … Continue reading →

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March 18, 2015

Posted on March 20, 2015 by jgarrott

1 Kings 8:23 “O Lord, God of Israel, there is no God like you in heaven above or on earth below—you who keep your covenant of love with your servants who continue wholeheartedly in your way.” Solomon has always been … Continue reading →

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February 25, 2015

Posted on February 26, 2015 by jgarrott

Romans 12:3 For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the measure of faith … Continue reading →

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February 21, 2015

Posted on February 22, 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.” The Bible deals with our activities a good bit, both good and bad, but it also speaks of our … Continue reading →

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February 5, 2015

Posted on February 6, 2015 by jgarrott

Isaiah 26:12 Lord, you establish peace for us; all that we have accomplished you have done for us. I know I’ve written on this verse before, perhaps within the past year, but its truth just shouts to me. When we … Continue reading →

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February 4, 2015

Posted on February 6, 2015 by jgarrott

Isaiah 23:9 The Lord Almighty planned it, to bring low the pride of all glory and to humble all who are renowned on the earth. The Bible makes it very clear that it’s dangerous in the extreme to get puffed … Continue reading →

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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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