I Samuel 2:3 NKJV
a. Talk no more so very proudly: Hannah certainly had her rival in mind but she also saw Peninnah as a representative of all the proud and arrogant people in the world. Hannah wisely told the proud to talk no more and to let no arrogance come from your mouth. Pride can be expressed in many ways, but it usually is expressed by our words. It would be better if proud people just did not talk so much.
b. For the LORD is the God of knowledge: This, of course, is the best reason to forsake our pride. Next to God, we know nothing. He knows us, and by Him actions are weighed. (Guzik)
Arrogance and Pride
Talk of arrogance and pride seems to be everywhere today, in the news, social media and in public.
I’m reminded of these particular verses,
”These six things the Lord hates, Yes, seven are an abomination to Him: A proud look, A lying tongue, Hands that shed innocent blood, A heart that devises wicked plans, Feet that are swift in running to evil, A false witness who speaks lies, And one who sows discord among brethren.“ Proverbs 6:16-19 NKJV
When it comes to arrogance and pride we all could start with ourselves and look at our own reflection in the mirror and say, stop it!
Can you honestly say you don’t have any?
Blessings
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