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NASB | Proverbs 16:18 Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before stumbling. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Proverbs 16:18 Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall. |
Subject: What is "spiritual pride"? |
Bible Note: Thank you Steve. I have great fear of falling prey to this secret sin. God forbid that I ever get to a point where I might find fault with other saints. I pray that I never speak of my brothers in harsh or severe language. If only I could treat my brothers with as much gentleness as Christ has treated me. I praise Him for bearing with my unteachableness and stupidity! I desire to "defend the faith" but I pray that I always be able to do so with "gentleness and reverence". God help me to never command or warn others with authority, but to entreat and beseech in love. I repent of the sin of taking offense at opposition and injuries I have perceived, and pray that I might someday be able to act as our Lord did when he was reviled. I pray I never speak of others sins with contempt, but only with grief or pity. Lord, help me to never minister in a harsh spirit! In Christ, cwade |