It is often
called pride when one shows off. Is it possible to be proud of not showing pride?
There's nothing easier than pointing out, "that man is so proud." But then,
you may feel proud of your lack of pride?
When, then, does a man become proud of his
“humility” which, in this text, may be called "Pretence-humility"
Let’s first seek the meaning of the word “Pride”
What are the demonstrations of pride?
·vanity.
ego.
pridefulness.
arrogance.
smugness.
confidence.
complacency.
vainglory.
So, when next you find yourself
being quick to describe another as “proud” pulse to ask yourself if you are not
proud of not showing pride? How proud are you of
the “pretence – humility
you are flaunting off?
What do
the scriptures say of Pride, the Proud and the “Pretence-humility”?
“The LORD detests all the proud of heart. Be
sure of this: They will not go unpunished’’ [ Proverbs 16:5]
“When pride
comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.” [Proverbs 11:2]
“Pride goes
before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.” [Proverbs 16:18]
“God opposes
the proud but gives grace to the humble.”” [James 4:6]
The fall of
Angel Lucifer is the most interesting example in the scriptures: Lucifer was
not satisfied with worshipping God; instead, he wanted to be worshipped. Once a
beautiful, powerful angel of God, he lost his former, exalted position in
Heaven. “How you are fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning? How you
are cut down to the ground, you who weaken the nations! [Ezekiel 28 and Isaiah
14].
Satan: Prince
Of Darkness
https://apple.co/4cCrYvM
From the dawn of the universe, Satan has been said to roam the earth, vowing to destroy man. Where there is light, Satan brings darkness. We explore the story of the fallen angel Lucifer.
Pride &
Prejudice
Movie ∙ Drama
∙ 2005
https://apple.co/4jyxCkH
One of the greatest love stories of all time, Pride & Prejudice, comes to the screen in a glorious new adaptation starring Keira Knightley. When Elizabeth Bennett (Knightley) meets the handsome Mr. Darcy (Matthew MacFadyen), she believes he is the last man on earth she could ever marry. But as their lives become intertwined in an unexpected adventure, she finds herself captivated by the very person she swore to loathe for all eternity. Based on the beloved masterpiece by Jane Austen, it is the classic tale of love and misunderstanding that sparkles with romance, wit and emotional force. Critics are calling it "Exhilarating. A joy from start to finish" (Carina Chocano, Los Angeles Times).
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