"... All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, 'God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.' Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that He may lift you up in due time." 1 Peter 5:5-6 (NIV)
These words were recorded by the Apostle Peter, who wrote them under the influence of The Holy Spirit of God. After addressing the elders, and then the young men, Peter addressed all of the believers and told them to be humble. He said that The Lord God did not like the proud person, but He blesses the humble individual. Those who humble themselves before God, will be lifted up by Him in due time.
People who exalt themselves will be put down, and those who humble themselves before God will be exalted. (Matthew 23:12) We should not think more highly of ourselves than we ought to. (Romans 12:3) Too much pride in ones self will lead to destruction. (Proverbs 16:18) The proud shall be brought down low, but the humble shall be upheld. (Proverbs 29:23) Pride is one of the things that comes out of the heart and mouth of man that defiles him. (Mark 7:20-23) Pride is not of God, it is a worldly thing. (1 John 2:16) Believers, therefore, should pray for, and practice humility. We need to humbly submit to The Lord God and obey His Holy Word. He will end our suffering, and He will lift us up and graciously bless us, in due time.
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