God's Promises: grace to the humble by ric gustafson
According to I Peter 5, God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble. In the book of Daniel was a King. His name was King Nebuchadnezzar. He had vast possessions. He had a lot of pride. He overthrew Jerusalem in 605 BC. Among his Hebrew captives were four young men. Their names were Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego. At one point, the King built a 90 foot golden statue in his honor. The King demanded that everyone bow down before it.
Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego refused. The King threw the three into a furnace. They came back out unsinged.
Did the King humble himself?. The answer is no. The King told Daniel a dream. Daniel interpreted it. He urged the King to repent. He did not.
God hates pride. The heart of pride never confesses and never repents. Pride comes at a high price. Don't pay it. Instead go with the offer of grace. God hates arrogance but loves humility. The humble heart loves God, needs God. God has a special place for the humble of heart.
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Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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