How often I have slid down the slippery slope of pride.  It’s so easy.   In our thinking we lift ourselves up, by putting others down.
“I” would never say a thing like . . .
“I” would never be as pretentious as . . .
“I” never let my kids do  . . .
“I” would never do a thing like . .
And on and on it goes.   Have such thoughts ever crept into your mind?

I’ve been reading an insightful book, Didn’t See It Coming by Carey Nieuwhof.  I quote from him, “Only humility will get you out of what pride got you into.”  Humility is the exact opposite of pride.

It reminded me of these words of Jesus:  “Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.”  Matthew 11:29.    If the Lord Jesus was humble, how much more should I, the least of these, also humble myself?

Repeatedly he reminded us.  “Humble yourselves before the LORD, and he will lift you up.”  James 4:10.  And again, “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.”  Philippians 2:3-4.

How awesome that even when we find ourselves sliding down that slippery slope of pride, our God still loves us.  He’s ready with a firm grasp to help us from the pit of pride to a life of humility.   He loves me, and He loves you, unconditionally.

Judy