Does God Offer Grace To All, Regardless Of Attitude? NO!

Pamela JoyousNJesus McDonald

 

Today we are going to look at GRACE, God’s GRACE given to mankind. 

Eph 2:8  For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 

Many of us have been told and have repeated that God gives grace to all to be saved, we call it His unmerited grace. Who has heard and repeated this? 

Unmerited? First, let’s see what the dictionary says about unmerited grace, shall we?

Now I am going to say something that many will become angry about, call me a heretic, a liar, and stop reading without finishing this. That is between you and the LORD, but I will not apologize, sugarcoat nor water down the truth. Thy Word is TRUTH Oh, GOD! 

Anyone telling you that God gives His GRACE to every single person is not only LYING but is sharing ANOTHER GOSPEL, ANOTHER JESUS! 

The WORD of God does NOT in any place say that God gives unmerited GRACE to EVERYONE! 

Let’s read scripture that tells us EXACTLY whom God gives HIS GIFT OF GRACE TOO, shall we?

Pro 3:34  Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly. 

SCORNS MEANS IN HEBREW STRONGS

H3887
לוּץ
lûts
loots
A primitive root; properly to make mouths at, that is, to scoff; hence (from the effort to pronounce a foreign language) to interpret, or (generally) intercede: – ambassador, have in derision, interpreter, make a mock, mocker, scorn (-er, -ful), teacher.
Total KJV occurrences: 27

BROWNS, DRIVER, AND BRIGGS DEFINITION

H3887
לוּץ
lûts
BDB Definition:
1) to scorn, make mouths at, talk arrogantly
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to boast
1a2) to scorn
1b) (Hiphil)
1b1) to mock, deride
1b2) to interpret (language)
1b2a) interpreter (participle)
1b2b) ambassador (figuratively)
1c) (Hithpalpel) to be inflated, scoff, act as a scorner, show oneself a mocker
Part of Speech: verb
A Related Word by BDB/Strong’s Number: a primitive root

LOWLY MEANS IN HEBREW STRONGS

H6035
עָנָיו    עָנָו
‛ânâv    ‛ânâyv
aw-nawv’, aw-nawv’
The second form is by intermixture with H6041; from H6031; depressed (figuratively), in mind (gentle) or circumstances (needy, especially saintly): – humble, lowly, meek, poor`. Compare H6041.
Total KJV occurrences: 21

BROWNS, DRIVER, AND BRIGGS DEFINITION

H6035
עניו / ענו
‛ânâv / ‛ânâyv
BDB Definition:
1) poor, humble, afflicted, meek
1a) poor, needy
1b) poor and weak
1c) poor, weak and afflicted
1d) humble, lowly, meek
Part of Speech: noun masculine
A Related Word by BDB/Strong’s Number: from H6031

GRACE MEANS IN HEBREW 

H2580
חן
chên
BDB Definition:
1) favour, grace, charm
1a) favour, grace, elegance
1b) favour, acceptance
Part of Speech: noun masculine
A Related Word by BDB/Strong’s Number: from H2603

 

Some will say, “Oh, BUT that is Old Testament, Jesus died for all and gives Grace to all because we are living in the “age of grace”. Well first off, the God of the OLD IS THE SAME GOD of the NEW, He changes not. Secondly, EVERYONE has the opportunity to be saved, but, not everyone will be. Thirdly, let’s see if the WORD of God can be established by the mouth of two or three witnesses IN the New Testament, shall we? 

James is the first witness that confirms God’s Written Word in Proverbs.

Jas 4:6  But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble. 

Resisteth in Greek means

G498
ἀντιτάσσομαι
antitassomai
an-tee-tas’-som-ahee
From G473 and the middle of G5021; to range oneself against, that is, oppose: – oppose themselves, resist.
Total KJV occurrences: 5

PROUD in Greek

G5244
ὑπερήφανος
huperēphanos
hoop-er-ay’-fan-os
From G5228 and G5316; appearing above others (conspicuous), that is, (figuratively) haughty: – proud.
Total KJV occurrences: 5

GRACE in Greek

G5485
χάρις
charis
khar’-ece
From G5463; graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart, and its reflection in the life; including gratitude): – acceptable, benefit, favour, gift, grace (-ious), joy liberality, pleasure, thank (-s, -worthy).
Total KJV occurrences: 156  

HUMBLE in Greek

G5011
ταπεινός
tapeinos
tap-i-nos’
Of uncertain derivation; depressed, that is, (figuratively) humiliated (in circumstances or disposition): – base, cast down, humble, of low degree (estate), lowly.
Total KJV occurrences: 8

Peter is the second witness to confirm God’s written Word in Proverbs. 

1Pe 5:5  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. 

The following was taken from: 

http://www.swordnotes.com/research/topic-section-6/pride-versus-humility.html

1. Pride: ga’on (גָּאוֹן, 1347), “pride”. The majority of the uses of ga‘on are negative in that they connote human “pride” as an antonym for humility (Prov. 16:18). Proverbs puts ga‘on together with arrogance, evil behavior, and perverse speech.  The Septuagint translations are:hubris (“insolence; arrogance”) and huperephania (“arrogance; haughtiness; pride”). Some other nouns are related to |ga’on. Ge’ahoccurs once to mean “pride” (Prov. 8:13). – From the Vine’s Complete Expository  Dictionary.
2. Humble: tapeinos (ταπεινός, 5011) primarily signifies “low- lying.” It is used always in a good sense in the NT, metaphorically, to denote (a) “of low degree, brought low,” Luke 1:52; Rom. 12:16, kjv, “ (men) of low estate,” rv, “ (things that are) lowly” (i. e., of low degree); 2 Cor. 7:6, kjv, “cast down,” rv, “lowly”; the preceding context shows that this occurrence belongs to (a); Jas. 1:9, “of low degree”; (b) humble in spirit, Matt. 11:29; 2 Cor. 10:1, rv, “lowly,” kjv “base”; Jas. 4:6; 1 Pet. 5:5. See base, cast, Note (7), degree (Note), lowly. 
   2. tapeinophron, “humbleminded” (phren, “the mind”), 1 Pet. 3:8; see courteous. – From the Vine’s Complete Expository  Dictionary.
3. We must guard against pride and arrogance and self-sufficiency. We must not live independent of God, ignoring and denying Him. Just as we need each other as friends and neighbors, so we need the Lord. God is not only our Creator, but He is also the only One who can help us through the crises of life. Furthermore, He is the only One who can empower us to walk righteously and victoriously throughout life, conquering all the temptations and trials that confront us. Because of our desperate need for the Lord, we must never walk independent of Him. We must guard against an evil spirit of pride, arrogance, and self-sufficiency.
   “And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted” (Mt. 23:12).
   “Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall” (1 Co. 10:12).
   “But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble” (Js. 4:6).
   “For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world” (1 Jn. 2:16).
   “The wicked in his pride doth persecute the poor: let them be taken in the devices that they have imagined” (Ps. 10:2).
   “Thou hast rebuked the proud that are cursed, which do err from thy commandments” (Ps. 119:21).
   – From the “Thought 1” reading from Isaiah 9:8-9 in the Preacher’s Outline and Sermon Bible Old and New Testament Commentary Set (44-Volumes) – by Alpha-Omega Ministries, Publisher: Leadership Ministries Worldwide
4. Luke 1:51-52 – he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts;  he has brought down the mighty from their thrones and exalted those of humble estate.
5. Romans 12:16 – Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight.
6. Matthew 11:29 – Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
7.  Proverbs 1:2  – When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with the humble is wisdom.
   
8. Isaiah 66:2 – All these things my hand has made, and so all these things came to be, declares the LORD. But this is the one to whom I will look: he who is humble and contrite in spirit and trembles at my word.http://example.com
9. Pride keeps some very bad company. It is associated with such varied vices as perverted speech (Prov 8:13), boastfulness (Jer 48:30), defiance of God (Jer 50:29), indifference to the poor and needy (Ezek 16:49), self- deceit (Obad 3), the lust of the flesh and of the eyes (1 Jn 2:16) and false trust in riches (1 Tim 6:17). Twice pride is placed in a catalog of highly charged vices (Mk 7:21- 22; 2 Tim 3:2- 5). – From the definition of Pride in the Dictionary of Biblical Imagery from Tremper Longman, III and James C. Wilhoit.
   
10. Pride in the Bible is not just an abstraction but instead yields a series of vivid images. It is especially linked to certain body parts: the heart, the mouth, and the eyes. It is also treated as generic evil or wickedness. Material prosperity and its accompanying power are prerequisites to pride. Morally the most common manifestation of pride is the oppression of less fortunate people. Spiritually its root sin is disregard for God or defiance of him. The leading self- delusion of proud people is their false security in themselves and their resources. The most important thing about proud people is that God opposes them, and the most predictable thing we know about pride is that God will bring it down (see especially Is 2:12- 17). Indeed, pride in the Bible seems always on the verge of being humbled. The biblical images of pride add up to such a repulsive picture that they would lead one to abhor it, yet the frequency with which it appears in the Bible suggests something of its perennial appeal to the sinful heart. – From the definition of Pride in the Dictionary of Biblical Imagery from Tremper Longman, III and James C. Wilhoit.
11. If you’ve been wondering how to find God, Isaiah 57:15 is the verse you’ve been looking for:
    For thus says the One who is high and lifted up,
    who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy:
    “I dwell in the high and holy place,
    and also with him who is of a contrite and lowly spirit,
    to revive the spirit of the lowly,
    and to revive the heart of the contrite.”
    Where is God? In two places. He dwells in the high and holy place, where we can’t go. And he dwells among the lowly and contrite, where we can go. So the way to find God is obvious. Humble yourself, and he’ll find you. – from commentary on Isaiah 57:15 from Preaching the Word Commentary (40 Vols.) by R. Kent Hughes et al, Crossway Publishers.
12. “The Lord will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow” (Pr. 15:25).
13. “Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall” (Pr. 16:18).
14. “A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit” (Pr. 29:23).
15. “The lofty looks of man shall be humbled, and the haughtiness of men shall be bowed down, and the Lord alone shall be exalted in that day. For the day of the Lord of hosts shall be upon every one that is proud and lofty, and upon every one that is lifted up; and he shall be brought low” (Is. 2:11-12).
16. “And the loftiness of man shall be bowed down, and the haughtiness of men shall be made low: and the Lord alone shall be exalted in that day” (Is. 2:17).
17. “For, behold, the day cometh, that shall burn as an oven; and all the proud, yea, and all that do wickedly, shall be stubble: and the day that cometh shall burn them up, saith the Lord of hosts, that it shall leave them neither root nor branch” (Mal. 4:1).
18. Paul insisted that there is a positive kind of pride among Christians. He was proud (kaucháomai and related nouns) of the churches he had founded and wanted them to be proud of him as well (Rom. 15:17; 1 Cor. 15:31; 2 Cor. 1:14; 5:12; 7:4, 14; Phil. 2:16); but he was careful to explain that his success was entirely due to God’s gifts (e. g., cf. Rom. 15:15- 19; 2 Cor. 1:12; 5:11- 15). Thus his boasting “in Christ” was tantamount to thanking God (cf. 2 Th. 1:3f.). In a different context he warned against considering oneself so lofty (hypsēlá) that one fails to feel awe at the mystery of God’s working (Rom. 11:20; cf. vv. 17f., 25- 27, 33- 36). Pride is legitimate only when it remembers to attribute all honor to God (this may also be inferred from Ps. 47:4 [MT 5] and Isa. 4:2; cf. also 1 Cor. 11:15). ….Pride tries to ignore God (Ps. 10:4) and prefers to trust in what is deceptive and empty (40:4 [MT 5]). But here the focus is more often on pride in relationship to other people. Pride is associated with wickedness and injustice (Ps. 94:2- 7; Prov. 21:3f.; Job 40:11f.) and is anti- thetical to wisdom (Prov. 8:12f.), patience (Eccl. 7:8), and humility (Prov. 11:2; cf. Jas. 4:6; 1 Pet. 5:5). The proud tell contemptuous lies against the righteous (Ps. 31:18 [MT 19]; 59:12 [MT 13]). At ease in their riches (123:4), they represent the antithesis of the lowly poor (Job 22:29; Prov. 15:25; 16:19; 29:23; cf. Ezk. 16:49, which identifies the sin of Sodom as pride and a complacent prosperity that ignores the needy; cf. also Ps. 73:3- 9).
    ….As in the OT, so also in the NT, pride is associated with other vices. In Mk. 7:22 haughtiness (hyperēphanía) is listed with the sins of envy, slander, and foolishness; in 2 Tim. 3:2 bragging (alazṓn) is mentioned with love of self, love of money, arrogance, and abusiveness. 1 Jn. 2:16 links alazoneía toú bíou (which may refer to ostentatious pride in possessions or status, or to overconfidence inflated by possessions or status) with lust (cf. bíos [RSV “goods”] in 3:17; see R. E. Brown, Epistles of John [AB, 1982], pp. 311f.).
    Thus the proud person offends against God by self- exaltation, against other people by self- preoccupation, and against the self by self- deception. The delusion increases until one fancies oneself so high as to be invulnerable (Ob. 3). “Though you soar aloft like the eagle, though your nest is set among the stars, thence I will bring you down, says the Lord” (v. 4; cf. Isa. 2:10- 17). – From the definition of Pride in the International Standard Bible Dictionary by Gieffrey W. Bromiley.
19. “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, An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren” (Pr. 6:16-19).
20. “When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom” (Pr. 11:2).
21. “Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall” (Pr. 16:18).
22. “An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin” (Pr. 21:4).
23. “He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the Lord shall be made fat” (Pr. 28:25).
24. “A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit” (Pr. 29:23).
25. “For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north: I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High. Yet thou shalt be brought down to hell, to the sides of the pit” (Is. 14:13-15).
26. “Though thou exalt thyself as the eagle, and though thou set thy nest among the stars, thence will I bring thee down, saith the Lord” (Ob. 4).
27. Pride is more easily recognized than defined and is more easily detected in others than in oneself. The concept embraces many synonyms that reflect attitudes as well as acts — such as arrogance, presumption, conceit, and especially vanity and self- satisfaction. Pride is incessantly selfish, and a proud person thus loses any balance that might grow out of a recognition of one’s true position as over against God or over against the ability and worth of others. Since human nature is understood primarily in its dependence upon God and finds further fulfillment in its relationships with others, it follows that pride is a self- isolating and independent attitude that cuts a person off from necessary relationships and perverts true humanity; thus pride is sin. – From the definition of “ ride” in the Zondervan Encyclopedia of the Bible by Moises Silvia and Merrill C. Tenney.
28. Boasting in self and exalting self over others are sins that will merit terrible judgment in the day of the Lord. When we exalt ourselves over others, we degrade, shame, and humiliate them. It is an overblown sense of self-importance that causes us to consider ourselves better than others. Feelings of being more appealing, more personable, more intelligent, more valuable, or of more worth than other people cause us to elevate ourselves and demean others. Self-exaltation causes rulers to stifle freedom, threaten war, and even enslave people. Deeming ourselves superior to others leads to all kinds of wicked and perverted behavior. Therefore God warns us against degrading people and tearing them down. God loves people, and He expects us to build up and help one another that we might all live fruitful and victorious lives. Listen to what God’s Holy Word says about boasting and exalting ourselves over other people:
    “And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted” (Mt. 23:12).
    “But now ye rejoice in your boastings: all such rejoicing is evil” (Js. 4:16).
    “They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches; None of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him” (Ps. 49:6-7).
    “Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth” (Pr. 27:1). – From the “Thought 1” reading from Isaiah 10:5 in the Preacher’s Outline and Sermon Bible Old and New Testament Commentary Set (44-Volumes) – by Alpha-Omega Ministries, Publisher: Leadership Ministries Worldwide
29. Although pride usually is thought of as a character trait by which persons, for their own satisfaction, are constantly contrasting themselves to others, it is not really understood unless we realize that its very scorn of all others allows for no comparison or competition. It is a perversity of nature that is profoundly indifferent to the opinions and favors as well as the virtues of others. In this cold and hateful indifference it is most deadly. All satisfaction from pride is self- satisfaction, and it is endless:pride of evil, pride of goodness, pride of birth and position, even pride of humility. No moral suasion or guidance can break in because self- satisfaction always feels complete in itself. Augustine, Aquinas, and others make pride (as against selfishness, for example, or sensuality) the very essence of sin. – From the definition of “ ride” in the Zondervan Encyclopedia of the Bible by Moises Silvia and Merrill C. Tenney.
30. “Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world” (1 Jn. 2:15-16).
31. The Peril of Pride – When the bull market is roaring and the economy is soaring, the tendency is to forget the Lord rather than to thank Him. “I’ve been a clever entrepreneur, a careful businessman, I’ve handled my money well—and look what I’ve accomplished. My business is going great; my bank account is growing; my car is new; my house is grand.” Oh, we’re too wise, too sophisticated to say this with our lips, but in our hearts, we say, “I’ve done alright.” “Beware,” Moses would say. The possessions we have—the gold, the silver, the portfolio, house, and car are all due to God’s grace exclusively. What you have, what I enjoy, what we possess is a gift from God to you and me not because of who we are but in spite of us!“But I’ve worked hard” you may say. Wait a minute. Who gave you the energy to work hard? Who gave you the ability to be wise? Sometimes we forget. Sometimes we say in our heart, “I’m pretty sharp.” But it’s nothing more than arrogance. Pride creeps in during times of prosperity. And pride is the only disease known to man that makes everyone sick except the one who has it. Everything we have and all that we enjoy is solely because of God’s grace—His unmerited, undeserved, unearned favor. – From commentary on Duteronomy 9:29 from Courson’s Application Commentary by John Courson. 
32. Would it hurt us to lower ourselves? Not if God is there. Lowliness is the humility that admits, “Where I really belong is at the bottom. What I deserve to be is a nobody.” That is so liberating. Life opens up then. Remember Jesus’ parable of the wedding feast? Some guests were crowding up to the head table, but the host told them those seats were reserved for others. They were embarrassed. But the people who took the low places were invited to move up to the seats of honor (Luke 14:7-11). Every one of us coming into church should be thinking, Where is the low place? That’s where I belong. I will take the low place. If God wants to honor me further, it’s up to him. The high and holy One does notice, and he visits the lowly with revival. – from commentary on Isaiah 57:15 from Preaching the Word Commentary (40 Vols.) by R. Kent Hughes et al, Crossway Publishers.
33. “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you” (James 4:8). What a wonderful invitation and what an incredible promise. It takes risk to reach out to another or to attempt to draw near to someone else. God has promised not to “back off.” He is always ready to respond appropriately to us with His love and grace.
    As we draw near to Him and allow Him to draw near to us, a marvelous thing takes place. Jesus refers to this phenomenon as “abiding” in Him and He in us (John 15:4–5). As we are possessed more and more by Christ Himself, His character increasingly supplants ours. We become more and more like Him. As we die to self and are filled with the Holy Spirit, the “fruit” of the Spirit flows from our lives. We become more and more like Jesus—including becoming more and more humble. His humility becomes ours. – From commentary on James 4:8 from The Preacher’s Commentary Series. Volumes 1-35: Genesis – Revelation by Stuart Briscoe. 
34. The Lord created us to be dependent upon Him, but in numbering the people, David was attempting to assess his own success apart from the Lord. In Isaiah 14, we read the account of Satan’s downfall, and there we see that Satan himself fell because of pride. “I will be like God,” he said. And this is always the essence of pride. He didn’t say, “I will be greater than God,” or, “I will obliterate God, but simply, “I will be like God.”Pride says, “I can do it myself. I don’t need to seek the Lord. I can handle the bills and take care of my kids myself.” How can you know if you’ve succumbed to the sin of pride? The answer is quite simple: pride always manifests itself in prayerlessness. – From commentary on 1 Chronicles 21:4 from Courson’s Application Commentary by Jon Courson.
35. Proverbs 16:17-19 – The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul. Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall. Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
36. Thought 1 – All people who are gripped by sinful pride and exalt themselves above others will face the judgment of God. This is especially true for leaders, who should be serving people, not neglecting or exploiting them. Listen to what God’s Word says about those who in their pride exalt themselves above others:
    “And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted” (Mt. 23:12).
    “He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree” (Lu. 1:52).
    “Look on every one that is proud, and bring him low; and tread down the wicked in their place” (Jb. 40:12).
    “A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit” (Pr. 29:23).
    “For the day of the Lord of hosts shall be upon every one that is proud and lofty, and upon every one that is lifted up; and he shall be brought low” (Is. 2:12).
    – From the “Thought 1” reading from Isaiah 22:15-195 in the Preacher’s Outline and Sermon Bible Old and New Testament Commentary Set (44-Volumes) – by Alpha-Omega Ministries, Publisher: Leadership Ministries Worldwide
37. This kind of thinking runs absolutely counter to what our society says. Pride, masquerading as self- confidence, is lauded in our culture, while humility is stepped over if not stepped on altogether. But the story isn’t over, gang, for Peter tells us that the humble will be exalted in due time (1 Peter 5:6) and that it is the meek who are the true “beautiful people” (Psalm 149:4).- From commentary from Courson’s Application Commentary by Jon Courson.
38. Proverbs 29:23 –  A man’s pride shall bring him low:but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit. That the Lord honors humility should not surprise us for people are innately drawn to the humble man, whereas they try to distance themselves from the proud know.  – From commentary from Courson’s Application Commentary by Jon Courson.
39. Ecclesiastes 7:7-8 –  Surely oppression maketh a wise man mad; and a gift destroyeth the heart. Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof:and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.  I have this verse underlined in my Bible because, in my pride, I think I can accomplish certain tasks. But pride goes before destruction (Proverbs 16:18). Therefore, how much better it is to be patient, to not react, to not intervene, but just to wait. I’ve never regretted the times I’ve waited, the times I’ve refrained from offering my opinion—but how often I have regretted the times I’ve quickly rushed into situations, vainly thinking I knew all the answers. – From commentary from Courson’s Application Commentary by Jon Courson.
40. “Though thou exalt thyself as the eagle, and though thou set thy nest among the stars, thence will I bring thee down, saith the Lord” (Ob. 1:4).
    
41. “For, behold, the day cometh, that shall burn as an oven; and all the proud, yea, and all that do wickedly, shall be stubble: and the day that cometh shall burn them up, saith the Lord of hosts, that it shall leave them neither root nor branch” (Mal. 4:1).
42. God despises sinful pride. There is a legitimate pride and an illegitimate pride. Pride in oneself is essential for a healthy personality and a productive, fruitful life. All people should esteem themselves—but not too highly, for every person has weaknesses that must be acknowledged in order to strengthen them. An unacknowledged weakness will grow into a greater weakness. And the greater a weakness is, the more it will eat away at a person’s strength. For this reason we must never walk around arrogantly, exalting ourselves and denying our weaknesses.
    When we are always looking at ourselves, thinking only of our own affairs, we are being self-centered. We are 1 ourselves more important than others. To avoid this, we must give attention to the concerns of others. Walking humbly among others, acknowledging them, and being friendly with them pleases the Lord. No matter what our social position in life, no matter where we live or how much money we make, we are to acknowledge the dignity of all other human beings. Every human being is a living person with an immortal soul that is important to God. Therefore, we are to take an interest in and care for our fellow human beings. To esteem ourselves more highly than anyone else is sinful pride, and God despises it. – From the “Introduction to Section G” reading from Isaiah 23:1-18 in the Preacher’s Outline and Sermon Bible Old and New Testament Commentary Set (44-Volumes) – by Alpha-Omega Ministries, Publisher: Leadership Ministries Worldwide
43. In this world, many of God’s people are looked upon as insignificant and unimportant. Because of their righteous lives and witness for the Lord, they are usually considered a thorn in the side of society. For this reason, the unbelievers of the world oppress and persecute them. They are poor, needy, and powerless. But the day is coming when all proud unbelievers will be humbled and all arrogant cities will be leveled to the ground. In that day the poor and needy believers of the world will be exalted.
    “And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted” (Mt. 23:12).
    “He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree” (Lu. 1:52).
    “And he said unto him, Well, thou good servant: because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities” (Lu. 19:17).– From the “Thought 1″ reading from Isaiah 26:5-7 in the Preacher’s Outline and Sermon Bible Old and New Testament Commentary Set (44-Volumes) – by Alpha-Omega Ministries, Publisher: Leadership Ministries Worldwide
44. Pride can be good as well as evil. In fact, a degree of pride is essential for self-confidence and self-esteem. Scripture says that we are to love our neighbors as ourselves (Mt. 5:43; 19:19; 22:39). Loving ourselves, taking pride in who we are and what we do, is a sign of a healthy personality.
    But pride can become evil. Pride is evil when we begin to elevate ourselves above others and think of ourselves more highly than we should. It is evil when we begin to think that we are superior or indispensable to others, or that we are more important or more deserving of attention and honor than they are. Any arrogant or haughty spirit that degrades others is evil.
    Pride also becomes sinful when we look upon man’s works as the foundation and security of our lives. For no matter what man constructs or develops—a building, business, city, nation, economic wealth, or military power—it is not permanent. It can be destroyed. Neither man nor the works of his hands offer lasting or satisfying security. The spirit of man cannot find long-term contentment or fulfillment in people or possessions. The human soul is restless until it rests in God. This was the message of the Lord to the Northern Kingdom of Israel, but they rejected the offer of God’s rest and peace and, as a result, they faced His judgment.
    If we walk through life in sinful pride, boasting and placing our security in ourselves and in the works of our hands, we too will face the judgment of God. – From the “Thought 1″ reading from Isaiah 28:11-12 in the Preacher’s Outline and Sermon Bible Old and New Testament Commentary Set (44-Volumes) – by Alpha-Omega Ministries, Publisher: Leadership Ministries Worldwide
45. The Lord hears the prayers of the humble and exalts them. He revives the spirit of the humble and contrite. But He lowers or puts down the proud and shuts His ears to their prayers.
    “And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted” (Mt. 23:12).
    “For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones” (Is. 57:15).  From the reading from Isaiah 38:9-22 in the Preacher’s Outline and Sermon Bible Old and New Testament Commentary Set (44-Volumes) – by Alpha-Omega Ministries, Publisher: Leadership Ministries Worldwide
46. Pride is a terrible evil. When a person begins to look upon himself as being superior to or better than others, he…
    • exalts himself over others, applauding his own efforts
    • feels that he should be preferred over others
    • considers himself to be more valuable than others
    A person who is full of pride and self-exaltation is often arrogant, overbearing, and disrespectful. He frequently puts other people down, degrades, shames, embarrasses, stifles, harms, subjects, and in some cases even enslaves others. For this reason, God strongly condemns pride and the exalting of ourselves above others:
    “And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted” (Mt. 23:12).
    “Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits” (Ro. 12:16).
    “And if any man think that he knoweth any thing, he knoweth nothing yet as he ought to know” (1 Co. 8:2).
    “For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself” (Ga. 6:3).
    “But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble” (Js. 4:6).
    “For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world” (1 Jn. 2:16).  – From the “Thought 1″reading from Isaiah 39 in the Preacher’s Outline and Sermon Bible Old and New Testament Commentary Set (44-Volumes) – by Alpha-Omega Ministries, Publisher: Leadership Ministries Worldwide

 

Now if you love the truth and are determined to live IN Christ, and Christ IN you, then you have a desire to see the lost saved then.

I have been praying wrong all along, what do I mean? I speak for myself on this, but I will cry out to the Father to save and forgive my loved ones, those that are at death’s door, and others. I ask Him to please pour His Holy Spirit upon them and draw them to the LORD Jesus Christ. The prayer is very sincere and with faith, but what most of my loved ones and the lost need are to be humbled before they can even be drawn to the LORD Jesus!

We want our loved ones saved, do we not? Ask the Father to HUMBLE THEM as He has HUMBLED others.

He humbled Nebuchadnezzar. King Ahab even repented genuine repentance and God forgave, though he went back. God is able and He will answer your prayer, but, some cannot be humbled as Satan himself is still not humbled.

Now when I say “church” I AM NOT talking about the PURE BODY OF CHRIST. Jesus’ BODY is not conservative/republican nor liberal/democratic! Jesus’ Body IS HOLY!

There are many, I am talking hundreds of thousands in the church warming the pews that say Donald Trump is a Christian. Yet he has stated with his own mouth HE HAS NEVER  REPENTED OR ASKED God for forgiveness because HE DOES NOTHING TO ASK FORGIVENESS FOR! He is full of PRIDE!

Those who say that those who are full of pride, arrogance, and deny the poor food and reaching out with a helping hand are CHRISTIAN then they serving another Jesus and are trusting in another Gospel, which is NOT ANOTHER GOSPEL! The PROUD must be HUMBLED! In order to receive the gift of GRACE, you must be humble!! GOD GIVES GRACE TO THE HUMBLE! That is the scripture that is truth, do you love the truth? Or do you love the lie that “Jesus” is back in the White House?

 

Pray for OUR PRESIDENT absolutely!! Pray for God to humble him and draw him to Jesus Christ in order to believe and be saved! BUT, quit telling lies, quit repeating things you have HEARD, and NEVER STUDIED! You shall know the tree/Christian BY their FRUIT! An apple tree does NOT produce figs people!! A prideful person does not produce humility!

God gives GRACE to the humble after you are saved you are to continue in humility. We are told to HUMBLE OURSELVES, oh how this really hurts. I for one knows this first hand. If someone corrects you, accept it in humility. If someone wants to argue, walk away. If someone disagrees do not argue in order to show they are wrong and you are right, let your yay be yay and your nay be nay. Walk away.  We are to put our brothers and sisters in Christ’s needs before our own! Jesus was humble, He is our example to follow!!!

You want America great again? That greatness will not come from man, but from God and ONLY IF AMERICA HUMBLES THEMSELVES! Sadly I do not see true humility, but a temporal false humility as in 9/11. Once people are able to return to work and go here and there, most will once again forget God and continue to rebel through abortions, lying, murder, theft, sexual promiscuity, adultery, pedophilia, and so much more. (TALKING TO THE CHURCH)

2Ch 7:14  If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.

Are we ready to humble ourselves, love the truth that shows we have spoken lies, repeated a false Gospel, and repent? OR are we going to hold on to what we have been taught and repeated instead of what the BIBLE SAYS?

The choice is yours, I will not argue nor debate. I will obey the scriptures as it is written, even though it hurts to see the lies I have believed ONLY THE TRUTH WILL SET ME FREE!