Meditations From Proverbs, Part 13

"These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto Him...:" -Proverbs 6:16

Of the seven abominations, a proud look is the leading batter. Pride is the root of all sin. Satan fell because of pride, and he enticed the first couple with this inner beast which says, "I'm right and God is wrong." Every time we go against the will of God, we are telling Him that we know what's best. We demote Him to the first grade while we promote ourselves to the school of higher learning, which says, "If it feels good, do it."

The only way to slay this dragon of self-righteousness is to admit to our falleness, which by its very nature, resists the ways and will of God. The Scriptures tell us that only by pride comes contention. Pride is at the center of divorce, broken relationships, office in-fighting, and bitterness. Is there any contention in your life that is rooted in pride? Kill it before it grows. That's the way I see things.