Daily Wisdom: Proverbs 16:5

Monday, May 1, 2006

The Lord detests all the proud of heart. Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished.
— Proverbs 16:5

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I Was a Snob and It Breaks My Heart
Article by Kimberli J. Brackett
How hard is it to admit that we can be religious snobs? Kimberli Brackett reminds us that it is easy to slip into the role of being prideful and a snob who hurts others because of our silly and stupid pridefulness.

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Illustration of Proverbs 16:5 — The Lord detests all the proud of heart. Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished.

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