Tag Archives: pride

a truly humble woman

Posted on January 27, 2018 by Jill

A truly humble woman is aware of her ignorance and weakness, of her lack of power and wisdom, as compared to God. She knows she is subject to God and that He is the sovereign Lord and King over all. … Continue reading →

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lessons (about pride) from walks with a dog

Posted on January 24, 2018 by Jill

“Supposing you are taking a dog on a lead through a turnstile or past a post. You know what happens (apart from his usual ceremonies in passing a post!). He tries to go to the wrong side and gets his … Continue reading →

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conceit gradually peeling off

Posted on January 17, 2018 by Jill

“When I first became a Christian, about fourteen years ago, I thought that I could do it on my own, by retiring to my rooms and reading theology, and I wouldn’t go to the churches and Gospel Halls . . … Continue reading →

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Jesus, cast a look on me

Posted on June 29, 2017 by Jill

Jesus, cast a look on me; Give me sweet simplicity; Make me poor, and keep me low, Seeking only Thee to know. All that feeds my busy pride, Cast it evermore aside; Bid my will to Thine submit, Lay me … Continue reading →

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Envious?

Posted on October 12, 2016 by Jill

“Envy! Envy is the reverse side of a coin called vanity. Nobody is ever envious of others who is not first proud of himself.” (The Cross of Christ, John R.W. Stott) What seems basic to John Stott takes me a while … Continue reading →

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He sees the upper and we the under

Posted on May 15, 2016 by Jill

My life is but a weaving Between my God and me. I cannot choose the colors He weaveth steadily. Oft’ times He weaveth sorrow; And I in foolish pride Forget He sees the upper And I the underside. Not ’til … Continue reading →

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Comparison – a Christmas (and everyday) ruiner

Posted on December 1, 2015 by Jill

Comparison: 1. to look at (two or more things) closely in order to see what is similar or different about them or in order to decide which one is better. 2. to seem better or worse, good or bad, when measured against something … Continue reading →

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It’s good to be brought down

Posted on May 25, 2015 by Jill

The process hurts. When pride is disciplined, the sting bites. But it’s good to be brought down. It’s good when our self-serving — even if carefully-crafted and vigilantly-guarded — self-elevating-image shatters. For in the shattering, we’re freed to return to … Continue reading →

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these inward trials

Posted on August 23, 2014 by Jill

Why these inward trials, Lord? Why not instantly subdue my sin with the mighty wave of Your hand? Why not deal softly with my treasured designs for a safe and secure life? Why not allow your child even a bit … Continue reading →

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