“By Me Kings Reign”

“I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence; I possess knowledge and discretion. To fear the Lord is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech. Counsel and sound judgment are mine; I have insight, I have power. By me kings reign and rulers issue decrees that are just; by me princes govern, and nobles—all who rule on earth. I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me. With me are riches and honor, enduring wealth and prosperity. My fruit is better than fine gold; what I yield surpasses choice silver. I walk in the way of righteousness, along the paths of justice, bestowing a rich inheritance on those who love me and making their treasuries full.

Proverbs 8:12-21

Sometimes people focus on the faults of people around their own churches.

Sometimes we focus on people singing out of key. Our Lord must surely be more pleased with that person’s heart than with the judgmental feelings he sees in our own hearts.

Pride is a sword that wounds the person who uses it along with those against whom it is used. Arrogance robs us of all God longs to give us.

Pride brings shame. Humility brings wisdom.

Our Daily Bread – July 21, 2013