In Psalm 131 we come to the next step in our spiritual ascension from spiritual defeat to victory, and I think it's obvious that the subject on the psalmist's mind is humility. Surely I don't have to say that true humility is essential in the saint's life for him to live victoriously. Surely the saints know this. I feel that instead of commenting on this chapter I should share a few verses with you. James 4:6 But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
1 Peter 5:5-6 Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble. Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:
Proverbs 16:18 Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
Proverbs 6:16-17 These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,
There are many more verses we could mention, but these should be sufficient. It seems obvious pride keeps God's children from living victoriously.
I don't think anything more needs to be said. Pride leads to a spiritually defeated life, and humility is essential if we are to please God. It's that simple.
God bless until next time.
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