I love the wisdom in Proverbs. I find the simple sayings to be profound and easy to remember at the same time. I appreciate the reminder from the GPS Guide today that, “Pride is not a form of sound confidence, but self-deception, and it sets us up for a fall.”
I want to excel at what God calls me to do, but I don’t want that to get in the way of my relationship with God. I know that God equips me for the good work of my life. Without God’s power, my tendency is to try to do my own thing and take the credit. This is also an issue if I am not willing to receive instruction or feedback that can be helpful in my life. This is where pride starts to be dangerous. It is dangerous if I think that it is on my own effort that I am able to make ministry happen and see fruit produced for God’s kingdom. Not listening to the wisdom of others can keep me from living into all that God dreams for my life. This type of pride can lead to negative consequences in the lives of others and in my own life.
I hope to be humble and follow the guidance from the Proverbs to trust in the Lord and listen to those who teach me.
