Lamentations 3:40-66, Lamentations 4-5, Hebrews 1, Proverbs 11:1-8
Proverbs 11:1-2 (ESV)
“A false balance is an abomination to the Lord, but a just
weight is his delight. When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with the
humble is wisdom.”
In Proverbs 11:1-2, Solomon writes that believers in God the
Father should strive for honesty and integrity in both life and business. Being
deceitful is fundamentally opposed to Father-God’s nature, which values truth
and justice. The Lord takes pleasure in those who act justly and uphold the
truth.
When you are prideful, you rely on yourself instead of God.
You exalt yourself and place yourself above Him. But with pride comes disgrace,
and the Bible is full of stories that show the consequences of pride. In
contrast, humility opens you to dependence on Father-God and makes you
receptive to correction and the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Pride separates
you from the Lord, while humility leads to a deeper relationship with Him.
When I read these verses, I thought of times in my life when
I felt cheated by someone and how upset it made me. I can imagine how the Lord
feels when He sees His children being cheated or deceiving others. I can also
see how people are rewarded in life when they reflect the Lord’s values of
truth and justice. I also remembered times when I was full of pride, relying on
myself and not open to correction from anyone. Nothing good ever comes from
being prideful. But when I am humble and willing to listen to the Holy Spirit’s
guidance, I feel my relationship with the Lord deepening, and I can avoid the
pitfalls in life.
If these verses stir something within your heart—if you feel
moved to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who values truth, justice,
and humility—this could be your moment. Open your heart to Him, speak to Him in
the following prayer, and tell Him that you trust Him. Express your desire to
walk with Him and welcome His presence into your life. God is faithful and
stands ready to meet you wherever you are.
Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for
all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart
that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is
my Lord and Savior. Right now, I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of
salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made
new in Jesus’ name. Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of
Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit-filled, full-Gospel,
Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s
love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
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