"A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit."
Proverbs 29:23
The whole idea of pride bringing us low is an interesting one, and perhaps is a good thing to ponder as we examine our own interactions with the world. I think often we choose an unkind response because we feel vulnerable or like we need to protect ourselves, or like we need to stand up to someone or win an argument, when in actuality being able to let it go is a much better move that will bring us more peace and more respect/honor from those around us.
Today, let's remember that conflict or putting others down is not the right choice, and let's look for another way. Let's stifle that urge to have the last word or to punish someone else for our embarrassment. I'm not saying it is easy.... I think it often requires some help from God to calm down or back down when emotions are high. However, humility is a better choice, not just for the people around us, but for ourselves, and the people that we can choose to be who are kind, loving, in control of their own emotions, and at peace.
Proverbs 29:23
The whole idea of pride bringing us low is an interesting one, and perhaps is a good thing to ponder as we examine our own interactions with the world. I think often we choose an unkind response because we feel vulnerable or like we need to protect ourselves, or like we need to stand up to someone or win an argument, when in actuality being able to let it go is a much better move that will bring us more peace and more respect/honor from those around us.
Today, let's remember that conflict or putting others down is not the right choice, and let's look for another way. Let's stifle that urge to have the last word or to punish someone else for our embarrassment. I'm not saying it is easy.... I think it often requires some help from God to calm down or back down when emotions are high. However, humility is a better choice, not just for the people around us, but for ourselves, and the people that we can choose to be who are kind, loving, in control of their own emotions, and at peace.
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