Evening: Psalm 51; Luke 18:9-14
Speaking
ill of someone or making unfavourable comparisons between them and
yourself is a way of praising yourself and putting them down. It is
another version of “I’m so grateful I’m not like them.” The Book of
Proverbs suggests that: “Pride goes before a fall.” In other words, and
ironically, by building yourself up – by worrying about your reputation
and status – you guarantee your own fall. By practicing humility, on
the other hand, you assure your own greatness … except you won’t care
about it.
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