Arrogant speech is pervasive in our culture. We not only use words as weapons to destroy others, but we also use words to bolster our egos. How often is it said, "I would not take that," or "If it were me, I would..." What usually follows are not words of wisdom, temperance, or peace, but words of retaliation, vindictiveness, or insult. Few of us would even consider these words as unsavory, much less boastful and full of pride. In that lies a great problem.
Two things that God says He hates are pride and boasting. Really they are two sides of the same coin. Whoever is proud of heart will certainly boast, and you can be sure that whoever boasts is proud of heart.
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
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