FAITH CAPSULE: Pride is nothing but a personal ride into self destruction.

Jeremiah 13

“Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying, “Thus says the LORD: ‘In this manner I will ruin the pride of Judah and the great pride of Jerusalem. This evil people, who refuse to hear My words, who follow the dictates of their hearts, and walk after other gods to serve them and worship them, shall be just like this sash which is profitable for nothing.”” (Jeremiah 13: 8-10) It was a time God was speaking to the children of Israel through Jeremiah. God was speaking to Jeremiah about those who have pride and how he could deal with the situation. When God speaks to one He speaks to all. God has not changed. He is the same yesterday and forever. He alone is the Unchanging changer. In His word to Jeremiah, God had no plans for those with pride but to pass them unto destruction if they refused to humble themselves. In His word, it can be pointed out that the other name for the one who has pride is the evil one. The important point in the word of God through Jeremiah is what causes a man to fall into category of those who have pride. The word that Jeremiah received stated that, evil people (those who have pride) refuse to hear the words of God. They are in a position to hear but they choose not to hear the words of God. Just as it was then so it is today. Manifestly, not to hear the Word of God will cause a man to follow the dictates of his heart. However, following the dictates of one’s heart is following the way that seems right to man. The book of Proverbs makes us to realize, “There is a way that seems right to a man but its end is the way of death.” (Proverbs 14:12) Pride is nothing but a personal ride into self destruction. Are you one of those that have been taking a deliberate step out of the Word of God? It is good to examine our self and see if there is any unconscious step out of the word of God. Ask God for forgiveness. He is a good God and ready to forgive. Undoubtedly, God is abundant in mercy to all those who call upon Him. Among many destruction inhabited in pride is, to end up in shame and take ride into captivity. Deny yourself from taking a ride into captivity but ride on in humility and you shall get to the expected end.

Prayer for today: Restore me O Lord; cause your face to shine on me that I shall live.