A quote, retained from my growing up years;
Humility is a hard thing to achieve;
The moment we think we have it we've lost it! 😉
One of my dearest, humbling happiness-es is peering deep
into the delicate perfection of a flower ...
In today's world, happiness,
not holiness seems touted as
our greatest goal/achievement or 'right'!
Pride, not humility is hailed as 'hero'!
It is impossible to be proud and holy!
It is impossible to be proud and truly happy!
Below is Holy Scripture's 'tip' of this topic!
...but as He who called you is holy,
you also be holy in all your conduct,
because it is written,
“Be holy, for I am holy.”
A man's pride will bring him low,
but a humble spirit will obtain honor.
James 4:6
But he gives us more grace.
That is why Scripture says
: “God opposes the proud
but shows favor to the humble.”
Prov.6:16-19
These six things the Lord hates,
Yes, seven are an abomination to [a]Him:
A[b] proud look,
A lying tongue,
Hands that shed innocent blood,
A heart that devises wicked plans,
Feet that are swift in running to evil,
A false witness who speaks lies,
And one who sows discord among brethren.
(I've discovered when I do a Bible word search on 'happy'
most often it is translated into 'blessed')
Blessed is the man who has made the LORD his trust,
who has not turned to the proud,
nor to those who lapse into falsehood.
We, since Eden's calamity
Have struggled with temptation's bent
The Word, that WAS, IS and WILL BE
No mortal twist can circumvent
We are without excuse because
The Word that WAS, IS and WILL BE
Is steadfast in Love's changeless laws
No Author of confusion, He
Holiness is our highest Call
Not happiness, as some may claim
Defiant pride precedes the fall
That leads to destruction and shame
The Word that WAS, IS and WILL BE
So many dare to disregard
As if the cross of Calvary
Was but a charm or a postcard
The way to destruction is broad
Death's dark and downward jaunt seems bright
While the devil who detests God
The deceiver is sly and vile
No one is too precious to spare
His mission, seeking to beguile
Those not yet on hell's thoroughfare
God's truth and love will never shift
He is just, trustworthy and kind
When we receive salvation's gift
He opens eyes that once were blind
Then call on Him in humble awe
Before pride makes a mockery
Of He who IS Love's Perfect Law
The Word that WAS, IS and WILL BE
Seek holiness without reserve
The Word that WAS, IS and WILL BE
Waits to reward as we deserve;
Earned through pride or humility
Janet Martin
John 1:1-5
In the beginning was the Word,
and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
2He was in the beginning with God.
3All things were made through Him,
and without Him nothing was made that was made.
4In Him was life, and the life was the light of men.
5And the light shines in the darkness,
and the darkness did not [a]comprehend it.
No comments:
Post a Comment
I hope you enjoyed your pause on this porch and thank-you for your visit!