Tag Archives: proud
IN TOUCH DAILY: OCTOBER 17
No Lone Rangers Ephesians 4:11-16 Perhaps you can recall the fictitious cowboy known as the Lone Ranger. He was a self-appointed guardian of the law who brought many outlaws to justice. Although he was actively fighting against evil, his … Continue reading
IN TOUCH DAILY: JULY 1
Protection From Pride 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 One of the benefits of adversity is that it challenges our pride. Paul experienced this kind of intervention through what he called “a thorn in the flesh,” and the Lord used it to hone … Continue reading
IN TOUCH DAILY: JANUARY 8
Responding to Life’s Storms Psalm 107:23-32 How do you react in a thunderstorm? Do you tremble under the covers in fear? Or do you recall the words of Psalm 29: “The God of glory thunders … The voice of the … Continue reading
C. S. LEWIS DAILY: DECEMBER 3
Screwtape shows Wormwood how to transform a minor trespass into a major sin: Success here depends on confusing him. If you try to make him explicitly and professedly proud of being a Christian, you will probably fail; the Enemy’s warnings … Continue reading
C. S. LEWIS DAILY: JUNE 22
You may remember I said that the first step towards humility was to realise that one is proud. I want to add now that the next step is to make some serious attempt to practise the Christian virtues. A week … Continue reading
C. S. LEWIS DAILY: MARCH 15
If you want to find out how proud you are the easiest way is to ask yourself, ‘How much do I dislike it when other people snub me, or refuse to take any notice of me, or shove their oar … Continue reading
C. S. LEWIS DAILY: MARCH 13
Affection, as I have said, is the humblest love. It gives itself no airs. People can be proud of being ‘in love’, or of friendship. Affection is modest—even furtive and shame-faced. Once when I had remarked on the affection quite … Continue reading
MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST: OCTOBER 20
Is God’s Will My Will? This is the will of God, your sanctification… —1 Thessalonians 4:3 Sanctification is not a question of whether God is willing to sanctify me— is it my will? Am I willing to let God do … Continue reading