The Antidote To Pride
"When Haman saw that Mordecai did not bow or pay him homage, Haman was filled with wrath."
Esther 3:5
Why do I get so angry when others do not respect or appreciate me the way I think they should? The answer is "pride," and at the very center of pride is "I." Anger boils up inside me when I do not get what I want or even deserve, or my personal rights are violated. The Apostle Paul gave the antidote when he said, "Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, who...made Himself of no reputation .... He humbled Himself...." (Philippians 2:5-8). It is hard, but "Consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls" (Hebrews 12:3).
Today's Thought: The antidote to pride is humility.
Have a humble day. Love you.
"When Haman saw that Mordecai did not bow or pay him homage, Haman was filled with wrath."
Esther 3:5
Why do I get so angry when others do not respect or appreciate me the way I think they should? The answer is "pride," and at the very center of pride is "I." Anger boils up inside me when I do not get what I want or even deserve, or my personal rights are violated. The Apostle Paul gave the antidote when he said, "Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, who...made Himself of no reputation .... He humbled Himself...." (Philippians 2:5-8). It is hard, but "Consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls" (Hebrews 12:3).
Today's Thought: The antidote to pride is humility.
Have a humble day. Love you.
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