When pride enters in, contention will rule.
It causes one's speech to be that of a fool.
How troubled the waters where this sin abounds.
It spoils relationships and problems compounds.
It always is blind and will seek it's own way.
It only sees self, causing pain and dismay
To all whom it touches. It's unbending form
Does not choose humility as it's daily norm.
Pride is a snare... a sorrowful sin
Which binds and destroys God's Spirit within.
If we are willing this sin to displace,
God will then fill us with mercy and grace.
"Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom."
Proverbs 13:10 KJV
"Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall."
Proverbs 16:18 KJV
"A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit."
Proverbs 29:23 KJV
© 2007 Arlene Schwartzkopf