Humility vs. Pride III
Posted on April 26, 2016 by America's Keswick in Freedom Fighters
When there are many words, transgression is unavoidable, But he who restrains his lips is wise. (Proverbs 10:19)
I believe the speech reveals the conditions of the heart. And if pride is present that to will be exposed. “Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something.” Plato
God gave humanity many of His characteristics like our ability to reason and process through circumstances. Hench, we are far above any other created thing in these areas. However, in Genesis 11 we observed how this can quickly can be used unproductively for kingdom work. Then they said, “Come, let us build ourselves a city and a tower with its top in the heavens, and let us make a name for ourselves, lest we be dispersed over the face of the whole earth.”(Genesis 11:4)
They forgot the judgment in Noah’s time and wanted to make a name for themselves. This story reveals that as sin continues to grow and humanity’s ability to use the common language; they could eventually be like God. The language was not the problem, nor was construction undertaking; those together simply revealed the heart and the pride of man. Consequently, God is not moved and gently rectified the situation by confusing their language.
One of the main concepts that is uncovered in this devotion; with the proper perspective, in humility, mankind can choose to use their verbiage for good. “Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles. Solomon. Communication is as a grace of listening, as well as a grace of speaking.
Thank you guys for all the prayers for my family!
Written by Juan Mendez: Juan is a graduate of the Colony of Mercy and full time staff at America’s Keswick.
The Daily Bible Reading: Psalm 117; Proverbs 26
Daily Quote: “Other men see only a hopeless end, but the Christian rejoices in an endless hope.” ~Gilbert M. Beeken
This Week’s Verse to Memorize:
We wait in hope for the Lord;
he is our help and our shield.
In him our hearts rejoice,
for we trust in his holy name. ~Psalm 33:20-21