Title

Humble Actions From a Proud Heart

Scripture
Then Hezekiah humbled himself for the pride of his heart
(2 Chronicles 32:26)
Devotional
Our humble actions frequently hide the hidden pride of our hearts. We oftentimes serve, give, and speak humbly, but our hearts are filled with judgment, arrogance, and disdain. We give and judge those who do not. We serve and expect recognition and applause. We speak words of humility, yet in our hearts they are words of self-importance. When you take a position of service, do not judge those who do not serve as you think they should. Bear in mind, you are a servant. When you give, do not give with a motive. If you give expecting a return, you are not giving, you are investing. Never give to gain control, or influence; especially in church. Remember, the tithe is the Lord’s, not yours. When you speak, speak as if you are speaking the very oracles of God. Therefore, when need be, humble yourself for the pride of your heart.
Text For The Day
2 Chronicles 32:26: Then Hezekiah humbled himself for the pride of his heart.
Thought For The Day
“Paul suggests something striking in his chapter on love: that the opposite of love is not hate, but pride. ... Paul says two things that love is: patient and kind. Patience implies a hopeful contentment with the present rather than an agitated, proud indignation that I don't yet have what I think I deserve. Kindness requires that I give of myself rather than expect something of others.” John Boykin in The Gospel of Coincidence. Christianity Today
Questions To Ponder
Morning Study Guide
Defining: Humility:  Freedom from pride. True humility is not cognitive of itself. Humility is not just the absence of pride, it is the presence of love.  It is attained through the realm of repentance.
 
Referencing: “Humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you,” 1 Peter 5:6-7.
 
Applying: “I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith,” Romans 12:3.