When there is no focal point for respect and attention in the life of the community, self becomes paramount and occupies the place that rightly belongs to God. It is in this context that arrogance, defiance and presumption begin to rule in the hearts of man. He not only does..."What is right in (his) own eyes..."(Judges 21:25), a god-stance is assumed and that person comes to believe that he has the right, perhaps even the duty, to behave according to his own wisdom.
The result is predictable. "God opposes the proud..." (James 4:6b). When the Creator of the universe opposes us, we are in a world of hurt. However, all is not lost. God also, "gives grace to the humble" (4:6b) Grace is the great gift of God that contains forgiveness, healing, restoration, empowerment for living and hope for the future.
Lord, in your compassion, give us grace help us to live with humility and thanksgiving, acknowledging always that every breath we take comes from you. Amen
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